Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 16. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?
"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.
"Before crafting a follow up email, we must first clarify what our objective is to draft a more effective call-to-action.
"If you've reached the stage of your job search where you're sending thank-you notes, you're almost at the finish line—but don't get complacent.
"Get hired by thinking like the employer.
"Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication.
"Being the new person is never easy.
"If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event?
"From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
"Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.
"These talks reveal that some things are more within your grasp than you may think, especially if you ask.
"Wouldn't it be great if you could hear what your job interviewers say about you after your interview is over?
Richard Feloni (photo, left) reports.
"TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.
"Career analyst Dan Pink [photo, left] examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think.
"It goes without saying that my new book, Reply All…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career was inspired by email faux pas.
"Here are some of those oddball questions.
Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) explains.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
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According to Diane DiResta (photo, left), "A job interview can be an adventure.
"It sounds simple, but making sure your company has more money coming in than going out is one of the most important tasks of running and growing a business.
"You spent hours researching, cramming, and planning for the interview.