Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"It’s been a decade since LinkedIn starting adding features that help you do your job better, but many people still aren’t taking advantage of those features.
According to William Aruda (photo, left), "I spend a lot of time helping people improve their LinkedIn profile and align it with their real-world brand.
Stefano Tasselli [photo, left], Martin Kilduff, and Blaine Landis provide the answers at HBR.
Theresa Merrill (photo, left) answers a question from a TheMuse.
Some recruiters prefer the familiarity of popular video tools, like FaceTime and Skype, but they may be missing out on the rich candidate profiles and analytics of dedicated systems.
"Author Jayson DeMers [photo, left], a serial entrepreneur, says he largely owes his success to taking steps to make himself more memorable in job interviews and networking situations.
"Truthfully, I can’t recall the last informational interview I’ve gone on myself.
"Before you say “thanks” and walk out the door, don’t miss a last chance to show your stuff and gather useful intel.
"To coach us along in the salary negotiation process, we turned to Josh Doody [photo, left], author of Fearless Salary Negotiation.
"Movies are also a great way for leaders to learn about leadership on their own!"
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"A listener wonders how to manage her frustration after being laid off twice.
"Companies are increasingly using phone interviews at the early stages of screening candidates, before inviting them on-site for in-person interviews.
"When it comes to video editing, you may be wondering what’s the best tool to use.
"You spend weeks preparing for a job interview and give 110% once you're in the hot seat.
"Hear what Americans have to say about their jobs.
"Why are weaknesses and fatal flaws so hard for us to spot in ourselves?
"If you're tired of standing in front of your audience and shuffling through slides, you're definitely not alone.
"Don't let the emotional roller coaster slow your search.
According to Liz Ryan (photo, left), "One of the biggest job-search mistakes you can make is to play it safe.
"When you’ve been in the workforce for a long time, the idea of starting from Square One by going through the hiring process again can be daunting.
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.
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