Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"Talent, skill, education, experience -- all are important.
"According to a survey by CareerBuilder, some of the most common lies on resumes are: .
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"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.
"Before giving up on LinkedIn .
"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.
"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?
"One of my favourite sources for information and guidelines regarding referencing and citation styles is the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
"Hiring managers spend just six seconds on your resume before they decide on you — this is exactly what they look at.
Samuel Bleakly (photo, left) has some strong words for millenials.
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"When I was first introduced to the idea of journaling as a way of resolving career issues, I was dubious," says Lea McLeod.
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