Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
According to Joel Goldstein, "Networking is vital to success in the business world, but it can be challenging for people who are not used to the uncomfortable task of making small talk with strangers.
"We say: The days of cookie cutter cover letter intros are long gone.
"Half a dozen readers specifically asked about a LinkedIn “mistake” of another kind, which is well-represented by this email: .
"You’re interviewing for a pretty great gig, and things are going really well.
Demian Farnworth digs in to the topic.
"Are you paying people to stay busy or are you paying them to be productive?
Matthew Townsend reports.
Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, reports.
"You have to spend money to make money.
Alan Murray, Editor of Fortune, reports.
According to Ian Siegel, CEO of ZipRecruiter, "Changing jobs can help you climb the corporate ladder more quickly or increase your salary faster than annual raises.
While Turing has since said it will lower its price, here is how Laura Lorenzetti (photo, left) originally covered the story.
"The real question may turn out to be whether you’re working for the wrong boss.
"There’s a meme around Silicon Valley that Google is weak on mobile.
"We spoke to Michael Solari, a certified financial planner at Solari Financial Planning, about the smartest things 30-somethings can do with their money to set themselves up for a prosperous future.
Knowledge@Wharton talks to Riccardo Illy (photo, left) and Marco Mari.
"Walmart’s experiment, which it ended after several months, highlights the powerful high-tech tools available to retailers to reduce theft.
"What do Silicon Valley and Stockholm have in common?
"Virtually all leaders believe that to stay competitive, their enterprises must learn and improve every day.
"In a psychology study, researcher Daniel M.
"Ever notice how being turned down stops some people from trying again, while others bounce back from rejection stronger than before?
"It’s surprising to hear just how many people openly say they dislike their job, whether it’s because of the people they’re working with, the duties involved or the fulfillment they get from it on a day-to-day basis," says Jack Shardlow.
"This wouldn’t be the last time the FBI Academy pushed me through obstacles.