Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"You know you’re on the wrong career path, but can’t pull yourself away.
"If you've ever worked for a bad manager or in a company that made you miserable, you've probably wondered how to ensure you avoid that in your next job.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
According to Melanie Pinola (photo, left), "When you’re looking for a new job, there’s a lot that can go wrong, from formatting your resume improperly to being tripped up by questions during the job interview.
"Here are 7 ways you may be scaring off recruiters and hiring manager.
"There are no set rules for navigating what's replaced the traditional career ladder.
"If other workers are able to have a flexible schedule or work from home, maybe you can do! Whether your company offers the option to work from home or not, it never hurts to ask your boss for a more flexible schedule.
"The word “ego” carries a lot of baggage, with connotations like: Blowhard.
"Here are some insider tips from someone who has managed hundreds of recruiters and advised on thousands of hires for a wide range of professional positions.
"Here are some insider tips from someone who has managed hundreds of recruiters and advised on thousands of hires for a wide range of professional positions.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
Kat Boogaard (photo, left) reports on the topic at TheMuse.
"Jeff Reynar is a director of engineering and New York site lead at Facebook.
"Everyone has favorite products.
"Here are a few sites you can check out next time you find yourself struggling to put together the perfect résumé: .
"The recruitment space is prime for automation; the hiring process necessitates the screening of a high volume of candidates.
"Recruiters know all too well that not all resumes are created equal.
"Should I quit my job?
"In April, LinkedIn announced it had reached 500 million members, making it one of the most popular social networks for professionals and one of the top social networks overall.
Chris Weller presents the 18 spaces - as a one page presentation, or as a slide show.
Áine Cain (photo, left) has the list at BusinessInsider.
"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.