Excellence in Business Communication, 12th Edition
Chapter 15. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"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.
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.
"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.
"Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of No One Understands You and What to Do About It, explains why we're often misunderstood and how to fix that.
"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.