Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"You don't have to play by the old rules: This is the digital age.
"It's natural to want to be liked.
"Staring at screens right before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
"With mobile devices becoming mainstream in business communication, the challenge for those of us in education is to help students adapt their writing skills to this exciting but demanding new format.
Lisa Vaas, contributor at TheLadders.
"Hiring managers only spend 6 second on your resume before they decide on you — this is what they look at.
"There are secrets of success that young professionals and executives should heed as they rise in their careers," writes Jacquelyn Smith in a piece for BusinessInsider.
"You send in your resume.
"Here are 16 questions you'll want to avoid during the first job interview, as they may do more harm than good: .
Richard Feloni reports on what he has learned from Jon Levy (photo, left), Founder of The Influencers.
"We all send body language cues based on how we feel and what we think, here's how to decipher them quickly and in any situation.
According to Justin Gmoser, "While you may end up being asked the standard "What is your weakness?
"I used to see introductions as uniformly positive and just think that it was always exciting when new people got to connect," Wharton professor Adam Grant tells talkshow host Jordan Harbinger on an episode of the lifestyle podcast "The Art of Charm.
"Here's the complete guide from LinkedIn to having an all-star profile: .
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This video presentation by Professor Patricia Jenkinson describes the process of perception and helps explain why we each perceive the world in a unique way.
"Asking for help is never easy, but in our careers, we all need it from time to time.
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Hear how leading-edge companies are adapting to take advantage of mobile communication.
"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: .