Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
" A big part of getting a job is making a good first impression, and a big part of making a good first impression is how you dress for the interview.
"In part 1 of this 3 part series on American R you will learn what to do with your tongue, lips and jaw to pronounce the R sound and we will practice the American R at the beginning of words.
"You’re bound to be asked some difficult questions any time you interview for a new job.
"What are the first words of a speech?
"What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person?
"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.
"To help you get started, here’s a checklist of five things you should know before accepting a job offer.
"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.
"When should you put it on them--and when should you put it on yourself?
"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.
Rich Bellis (photo, left), Associate Editor at Fast Company, presents the video on the subject.
"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?
"People often ask us, “So, what is GTD?
"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.
"Chris Zook explains how you can fight bureaucracy by thinking like a founder.
"They all have pros and cons.
"Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at our jobs.
"Don't avoid confrontation.
Richard Feloni covers the work of Dr.
"Fantastic resume submitted.
"Identify what works for your specific needs.