Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 15. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"Talent, skill, education, experience -- all are important.
"Remember when your online life had nothing to do with your work life?
"According to a survey by CareerBuilder, some of the most common lies on resumes are: .
That resource is no longer available, but here is advice on creating a compelling LinkedIn profile.
"If you love infographics, you're hardly alone.
"A slip of the tongue?
"How can a fresh graduate get a job when companies only want to hire those with experience?
"Whether you're on a date or meeting a client for the first time, you want to make a good first impression.
"You only have few seconds to capture their attention before your message gets drowned in the sea of updates.
"Data never sleeps.
"Consider the word "charismatic.
"The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant.
Erica Cerulo covers the topic.
"Before giving up on LinkedIn .
"So how do advertisers get a Super Bowl audience to listen up?
Bryan Eisenberg covers the topic in an article at ClickZ.
"Applying for a job typically consists of providing two documents to your potential employer: a resume and a cover letter.
"Unfortunately, it seems that many professionals have forgotten the number one rule of networking—and for that matter, one of the most important guidelines for your entire career: The best time to build a network is before you need one.
"Over the years SOAP has helped clients to create and deliver thousands of presentations in a lot of countries and in more markets and areas than we can count.
Corey Eridon (photo, left) examines the data on the topic and provides the introduction to the infographic.
"As a seasoned job placement expert, one question I hear the most is, “What is the best time of year to look for a job?
Take a look at the infographic on the topic at eLearningInfoGraphics.
"Hiring managers spend just six seconds on your resume before they decide on you — this is exactly what they look at.
"How long should my tweet be?
"Learn the proper business etiquette for using mobile devices.
