Business Communication Today, 13th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"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.
From the folks at Strategic Communications.
"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.
"AI technologies today range from simple to extraordinarily complicated.
"Fear of rejection is one of the reasons people avoid public speaking.
"Law firm Cooney & Conway created a helpful infographic highlighting obscure laws from 11 countries which could land you in hot water if you break them.
"The image you choose to portray to others is a big reflection of your true self, but the opposite effect can also be achieved.
"The word “ego” carries a lot of baggage, with connotations like: Blowhard.
"From tidying your space to reading the news, there are a variety of ways to prep for the day.
"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.
Read the NYTimes.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
Check out the infographic at ELearningInfographics.
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.