Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition
Chapter 8. Writing Routine and Positive Messages
"'The interview is an elimination process," says Dr.
According to Todd Smith (photo, left), "There are literally hundreds if not thousands of little things we can do to raise the bar in our professional and personal lives.
"Get hired by thinking like the employer.
"Trusting others doesn’t mean that you abdicate your responsibility as a leader.
According to Scott Meacham (photo, left), "I can't think of a single entrepreneur I've worked with who ever intended to fail.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
"Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path?
Chris Weller presents the 18 spaces - as a one page presentation, or as a slide show.
"If nothing else, avoid the urge to respond in anger or haste.
"Top tips for building a presentation that matters and a Five-part Structure that will help turn your presentation into a conversation.
Michael Hyatt gives his "4 steps to get your life back on track" after a major mistake.
"When PR is done well, it can be brilliant in its ability to promote your brand.
Baruch College’s Beginner’s Guide to Business Research will point you in the right direction.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
"In today's job market, sending a post-interview thank you note can mean the difference between landing the job and being completely overlooked,"writes Emmie Martin and Rachel Gillett.
"One of Amazon's largest fulfillment centers is in Phoenix, Arizona.
"Here are the top 10 network security challenges faced by small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in 2015 and tips to address them.
"Pinpointing your customers’ needs better may lead to better sales—but you’ve got to do some legwork first.
John Eades (photo, left) offers his 10 signs at LinkedIn.
"Our parents warned us about it, but it’s hard to understand until you experience it first hand: as you get older, time seems to fly.
"Here are some tips on how you can communicate more effectively with people at work, be they customers, co-workers, subordinates, or superiors.