Business Communication Today, 13th Ed.
Chapter 8. Social Media
"How long should my tweet be?
"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.
"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.
"Our focus has shifted from Social Media to VISUAL Social Media.
"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?
"Twitter’s search tool is an incredibly powerful part of the system but it’s criminally underused.
"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.
According to Bob Hutchins, "What people are sharing and how they’re sharing it is changing.
"Here is one of the most common business inquiries I receive: 'I am about to launch a (business/book/seminar) and want to use Twitter to do it,'" says Mark W.
"To many people, LinkedIn seems like a chaotic, confusing mess," declares Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.
"Videos and photos are more likely to get clicked and shared on social media.
Sherwood Fleming covers Microsoft's Skype Translator.
"Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web 25 years ago.
Take a look at a "Day in the Life of" Morgan, a communications employee at JetBlue.
Here is a Justin Gmoser video on the topic.
According to Aaron Taube, "To make sure you and your future employer get off on the right foot, it's important to avoid meaningless buzzwords like "strategic" that make it look as if you haven't put a lot of thought into your profile.