Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"It’s ironic that many schools don’t give lessons on how to study or take notes effectively.
"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.
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"To help you get started, here’s a checklist of five things you should know before accepting a job offer.
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"The day is finally here! It’s time for your big job interview! You’ve been preparing for days, weeks—maybe even months—and you feel confident about your ability to showcase your skills.
"Desperate employers in a tight job market are trying out a new kind of job interview: Automated phone calls in which a candidate answers a series of pre-recorded questions.
"Getting on to every single social media platform (and there are a lot these days!) can distract and disengage your followers," writes Kara Perez (photo, left) in an article at Due.
"You’ve probably heard the advice over and over again that you need to become an authority and build your own personal brand to stand out.
"Ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach during a job interview?
"Before experience, educational background, or skills, a small profile picture on LinkedIn is often the first thing a recruiter sees when making a judgment about a potential hire.
Uncovering your micro-motives — that collection of super-specialized things that make your particular heart sing — are key to finding fulfillment and success at work, say social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas.
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"Fantastic resume submitted.
"Nobody wants to wait days, or sometimes even weeks, to find out if the hiring manager was impressed by them in the interview.
"Most job applicants work hard to make a great first impression during their initial interview.
"As soon as something goes wrong in our lives, we as humans tend to fall into negative thinking patterns.
"It's not where you worked, It's what you can do.
"Politeness pays off, especially when you’re looking for jobs," writes Brittany Wong (photo, left) in a piece at HuffingtonPost.
According to David Jensen, "As an advanced-degree holder in the sciences, you don’t have to be on the job market to feel beat down.
"This manager has worked with remote team for 10 years, and has learned that in order for remote teams to be successful–you need to set them up to do so.
"These stats will help you bring your recruiting strategy into the 21st century.