Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 13. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"If you're trying to land a new job this year, a personal website could be your secret weapon," declares Jacquelyn Smith of BusinessInsider.
"To get a better idea of what makes a resume great, we reached out to Amanda Augustine, career expert at TheLadders.
"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.
According to Padmaja Ganeshan-Singh, "Here are a few tips that can help you make the most of the six seconds your résumé has with the recruiter: .
"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.
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