Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 5. Writing Business Messages
"Whether it’s the job or your dreams or you’re just keeping an eye out," have a listen to Jaclyn Westlake (photo, left).
"When you're on your work computer, your employers can track pretty much everything you do," writes Áine Cain (photo, left).
"One psychologist explains why taking refuge in texts, emails, and chat platforms might be holding back your career.
"Overpreparing isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but you might be missing the point.
"A picture is worth a thousand words.
"One of the best ways to increase your hit-rate is by going beyond Google to a specific academic search engine or database.
"Everyone in business and design is talking about storytelling these days, and this seems like a good thing: if we can replace the dreary powerpoint decks with tales that win hearts and minds, then life for everyone will be better.
"Congratulations! You got the job.
"A few years ago, my to-do list was an endless source of frustration.
"While there are may be different factors at play, Glassdoor senior talent acquisition partner Jamie Hichens sheds light on nine red flags that can knock job seekers out after the first interview.
"While there are may be different factors at play, Glassdoor senior talent acquisition partner Jamie Hichens sheds light on nine red flags that can knock job seekers out after the first interview.
"While there are may be different factors at play, Glassdoor senior talent acquisition partner Jamie Hichens sheds light on nine red flags that can knock job seekers out after the first interview.
"While there are may be different factors at play, Glassdoor senior talent acquisition partner Jamie Hichens sheds light on nine red flags that can knock job seekers out after the first interview.
"Have you noticed the trend toward more and more visual communication?
"Infogram helps teachers communicate data and complex ideas in a visually engaging way.
"Occasionally, a new word or phrase breaks out of the confines of the business world and into the cultural conversation.
Naphtali Hoff (photo, left) covers the topic at BusinessInsider.
Scott Ayres talks up Canva for those of us who don't want to tackle Photoshop.
Scott Ayres talks up Canva for those of us who don't want to tackle Photoshop.
"A lot of people assume that the rich live in mansions, take lavish vacations, and dine in fancy restaurants every night.
Emily Moore (photo, left) is our guide in this piece from GlassDoor.
"Business Insider reached out to managers and career experts to find out which phrases are best to avoid in conversations with your boss.
"If you're not familiar with the term "career summary," it's those few lines or bullets at the top of your resume directly under your name and contact information that tell an employer who you are.
Shana Lebowitz reports.