Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition
Chapter 8. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
"While you may end up being asked the standard "what is your weakness" question at a job interview, a sneaky employer may try to slip in some questions that are illegal to ask, in order to gain some possibly sensitive information.
"At work and at home, we want what we want.
Take a look at this article by Drake Baer of BusinessInsider.
"Does a set of data make you feel more comfortable?
"No matter how unselfish you are, you probably still find yourself trying to influence people to do the things you want them to do.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
"Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening?
"Brands are trying their hardest to rewire the way you speak--renaming products, what we call ourselves at work, and even how we think about ourselves as customers.
According to Matt Johnston, "We're always negotiating both at work and at home.
"If you've ever listened to yourself speak in a voicemail or video, you've probably wondered aloud "is that what I really sound like?
"We all want what we want, but it's always difficult to figure out how to get it," writes Matt Johnston in the introduction to his video on the topic of power words.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning present their list.
"Remembering the names of the people you meet will help you stand out and make a good impression.
Jeff Haden presents each tip and a link to the appropriate TED talk including one by Malcolm Gladwell.
"For some people, being appreciative comes naturally," writes Maria Elena Duron (photo, left) in a piece at Yahoo.
Sherwood Fleming covers Microsoft's Skype Translator.
"Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web 25 years ago.
Here is a Justin Gmoser video on the topic.
"Success at work stems from face-to-face communication with others.
"Everyone knows they should ask questions at the end of a job interview, but what do you ask?
Investopedia offers a variety of short videos on fundamental investing topics.
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Wharton professor Eric W.
Chances are you'll have at least one video interview using Skype or another Internet-based phone service.
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