Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
The Avoidable Mistake That Can Kill Your Chances in an Interview Even Before You Say Your First Word
Alyse Kalish (photo, left) has the warning.
"If you're wondering how much to ask for in a salary negotiation without leaving a bad taste in the employer's mouth or losing the job offer, you're not alone," says Jacquelyn Smith (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider.
"In a job interview, every little thing matters — from your ability to make eye contact to the color of your suit.
"Everyone knows that particular feeling of dread that accompanies a lull in conversation at a party, networking event, or even a job interview.
According to Rachel Gillett and Áine Cain (photo, left), "Nobody's perfect.
"'The interview is an elimination process," says Dr.
Curtis Newbold presents an infographic on the topic.
"In order to get the insights you’re so eager to get your hands on, you’ll need to ask targeted and smart questions.
"Presenting information to a crowd is an art form.
"An infographic by film editing simplifiers Filmora lists nine trends to keep an eye on in the coming year.
"Before crafting a follow up email, we must first clarify what our objective is to draft a more effective call-to-action.
"If you've reached the stage of your job search where you're sending thank-you notes, you're almost at the finish line—but don't get complacent.
"Get hired by thinking like the employer.
Check out the infographic on the topic.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
"Wouldn't it be great if you could hear what your job interviewers say about you after your interview is over?
Richard Feloni (photo, left) reports.
From the folks at Strategic Communications.
"Here are some of those oddball questions.
"AI technologies today range from simple to extraordinarily complicated.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Fear of rejection is one of the reasons people avoid public speaking.
"Law firm Cooney & Conway created a helpful infographic highlighting obscure laws from 11 countries which could land you in hot water if you break them.