Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
Richard Moy (photo, left) handles the topic as both a job seeker and recruiter in his article at The Daily Muse.
"After interviewing dozens of women, I learned that one of the main reasons their negotiations didn't go as planned was they weren't prepared to respond to what the other person said.
Follow these tips for more successful searches.
Use these ideas for some of the most common public speaking scenarios.
The Emergent website at Columbia University tracks and evaluates rumors spreading online.
The Emergent website at Columbia University tracks and evaluates rumors spreading online.
Follow these tips to get the most from LinkedIn, including the most appropriate and effective ways to ask for recommendations.
Follow these tips to get the most from LinkedIn, including the most appropriate and effective ways to ask for recommendations.
ClickSoftware’s blog discusses a range of topics on mobile business communication.
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This guide from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, offers advice on editing and proofreading, and a chance to find errors strategically embedded in the advice itself.
This guide from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, offers advice on editing and proofreading, and a chance to find errors strategically embedded in the advice itself.
The Human Rights Campaign assesses corporate policies and practices regarding equal rights and opportunities for LGBT employees.
"Everything counts when you're communicating with a potential employer — from the time you initially schedule the job interview to how you follow up afterwards.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"One of the worst places that you can come off as disrespectful is during a job interview.
"Congratulations! You’ve made it past the first interview round and the hiring manager wants to bring you in again to speak with more people.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"While there are many head-against-the-wall moments when you’re hunting for your dream job, there are five hiring manager moves in particular that really get under your skin—even when they’re a normal part of the process.
"Knowing the subtext of classic interview questions can put you at ease.
"When you're interviewing for a job, everyone has advice for you," writes Emmie Martin (photo, left) and Rachel Gillett.
"Salary negotiation is nerve-wracking," says Kathleen Elkins (photo, left).