Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
Lydia Bowers (photo, left) fields a question from a reader about changing careers at 60.
"Presumably, extroverts are more excited by going to mixers and events and meeting new people.
Lydia Bowers (photo, left) answers a reader's question at TheMuse.
"In The Episodic Career: How to Thrive at Work in the Age of Disruption, Farai Chideya [photo, left], an award-winning author, journalist and professor, reports on today’s challenging job landscape and offers tools for navigating the inevitable changes.
"If you’re looking to break out of teaching, but are hesitant because you’re not sure how your skills might translate to another industry, have no fear.
"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.
"Maybe someone less qualified gets a promotion you worked hard to earn.
"Ever have to psych yourself up to go to work?
"What’s your point of view?
"Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" and "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" -- but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate.
"In this clip Mark Powell provides best practice tips for opening and closing presentations.
"We get stronger, not weaker, by engaging with ideas and people we disagree with, says Zachary R.
"Meet a new leader in Introduction to Business: Business in Action.
According to John Baldoni (photo, left), "A leader’s legacy is a sum of pluses and minuses.
"If you want to be successful in your career, I have a little-known secret for you.
"We already live among robots: tools and machines like dishwashers and thermostats so integrated into our lives that we'd never think to call them that.
"Here’s my short answer: If you’ve spent time tailoring your resume and are extremely proud of it, there’s no harm in reattaching it.
"Learn tips and techniques from amateur turned professional filmmakers.
"We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain.
"Truthfully, I can’t recall the last informational interview I’ve gone on myself.
"YouTube Video Production and Video Editing Tips for Business, Social Media Marketing World 2017: YouTube Video Production from Idea to Execution.
"Predictable Success author Les McKeown [photo, left] understands why some business founders find the “startup mentality” so appealing.
"Nicole Russo (photo, left), stylist and founder of Let's Get You, helps people realize their full potential and become the person they want to be through their style.
Emily Disston (photo, left) fields a question on the topic at TheMuse.