Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"Job-hunting is a lot like dating," says Liz Ryan in an article at Forbes.
"Sure, there’s plenty to love about working for a tech giant like Google.
"Looking forward to your college graduation is inevitable.
"I think we’d all agree that there’s nothing bad about getting promoted or landing a better position at your company," writes Adrian Granzella Larssen (photo, left) at TheMuse.
Kat Boogaard can empathize.
Liz Ryan navigates the terrain in a video presentation and article at Forbes.
"Even when it's phrased as delicately as possible, accepting constructive criticism can be brutal.
According to Liz Ryan, "Your goal is to stand out, not blend into the wallpaper.
"Like any good businessperson, you are conditioned to network.
"People often say that you can’t use social media to actually land a job, which is just false.
Lily Zhang (photo, left) reports on the topic at TheMuse.
"Whether it’s the job or your dreams or you’re just keeping an eye out," have a listen to Jaclyn Westlake (photo, left).
"Congratulations! You got the job.
"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.
"Electronic Portfolios are a creative means of organizing, summarizing, and sharing artifacts, information, and ideas about teaching and/or learning, along with personal and professional growth.
"Electronic Portfolios are a creative means of organizing, summarizing, and sharing artifacts, information, and ideas about teaching and/or learning, along with personal and professional growth.
Laura Forer reports over at MarketingProf.
Áine Cain (photo, left) reports.
"Negotiation is problem solving.
"If you feel like you are always working but not advancing in your career one successful entrepreneur has a solution.
According to Stacey Lastoe (photo, left), "In spite of any negative feelings you may be harboring over your job status, you need to set them aside if you want to present yourself as a viable candidate.
According to Stacey Lastoe (photo, left), "In spite of any negative feelings you may be harboring over your job status, you need to set them aside if you want to present yourself as a viable candidate.
A Woman Who Has Reviewed More Than 40,000 Résumés Outlines the 8 Most Annoying Mistakes She Has Seen
"Tina Nicolai [photo, left] estimates that she has read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010," writes Áine Cain in an article at BusinessInsider.
"If you're a recent grad or a college senior, you may have been told to focus your job search.