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Given that 45 percent of human resources managers say they spend less than a minute, on average, on each job application they see, it’s understandable that some people might go overboard in trying to bring some individuality to their work history. But would you list your unique ability to do the moonwalk in the “special skills” section of your resume? That’s actually not the wackiest resume mistake. . . Delete the scoop?
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Are you looking for a textbook with the perfect balance of timeless principles and cutting-edge practices? Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Edition, offers this perfect balance, because it helps students master the fundamentals of professional communication while also preparing them for the broader expectations they'll encounter in today's workplace. This video takes you step-by-step through the 30 elements included in this text that will help you become a better business communication instructor. Excellence in Business Communication has been used by over 2 million students to help them master essential skills for succeeding on the job. This tenth edition extends that tradition by offering an unmatched set of tools that simplify teaching, promote active learning, and stimulate critical thinking Note: For more information about Bovee & Thill textbooks, visit Bovee & Thill's Business Communication Blog. Via Bovee & Thill's Online Magazines for Business Communication Delete the scoop?
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"Your next job application could require a social media background check. Odds are, you have no clue what that means. Nobody does. It's new and scary and probably scours the Web for pictures of you puking on the beach."
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We ran background checks on six Gizmodo employees. Here's what we found, and why you should both freak out about and embrace it. First, some context: In May, the FTC gave a company called Social Intelligence the green light to run background checks of your Internet and social media history. The media made a big hulabaloo out of the ruling. And it largely got two important facts wrong. . . Delete the scoop?
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Are you covering the right topics for your course to be considered up to date? For example, are you giving adequate coverage to social media and electronic communication? Find out now if your course measures up.
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Business psychologist, Dr. Sharon Melnick, tells us how to be successful under stress.
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It may be hard to manage stress levels and stay motivated during the job hunt, especially if you feel like you're not in control of the situation. But thinking this way is the exact reason why you feel nervous inside. And then "you won't cope so well. You'll lose your critical-thinking abilities," Dr. Sharon Melnick, a business psychologist and author of the book Success Under Stress, tells us. In this interview, Melnick gives us some tips on how job seekers can maintain stress levels by pushing their "panic reset button," which activates a nerve in order to "loosen the area around the heart." . . .
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This process for creating and promoting your personal brand will ensure you are in control of how the world sees you. Note: Bovee & Thill give students extensive advice for creating a personal brand ("The Story of You") in a Prologue in each of their business communication texts. Delete the scoop?
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Make sure that you aren't frightening off hiring managers and squandering opportunities to land jobs. Is it time to dress up your job search strategy?You don't need to transform into someone else altogether, but if you haven't been successful in the past, make sure you avoid these 10 scary job search mistakes. . . Delete the scoop?
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A growing number of top-ranked U.S. colleges say they are finding objectionable material online that hurts the chances of prospective freshmen. About a quarter of admissions officers at the nation's top 500 colleges have used websites such as Facebook and Google to vet applicants, according to an annual Kaplan Test Prep survey. Of those, more than one-third say they have found something that has hurt a student's chance of admission, up from 12% last year. . . Delete the scoop?
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A look at the numerous options for putting together an online web design portfolio, including a list of tools, themes and templates. Delete the scoop?
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Have you ever left a job interview knowing you completely bombed it? Chances are you have—and you probably dealt with it by beating yourself up and abandoning that opportunity. But walking away from the job or employer with a negative attitude won’t benefit anyone. . . Note: Of all the texts on the market, Bovee & Thill offer the most detailed and helpful coverage of the job interview process. For more information about their texts, visit Bovee & Thill's Business Communication Blog. Delete the scoop?
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During a job interview, you're trying to prove that you're the most qualified candidate for the position, and everything you say and the way you look will help the interviewer determine whether or not they see you in that role. . . Delete the scoop?
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You'll need much more than a well-crafted resume.
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The student spent hours crafting the perfect resume. The format is eye-catching, the paper feels substantial, and the wording is practically Pulitzer Prize(r)-winning. But students will need much more than well-crafted resumes if they want to land that all-important first job. . . Delete the scoop?
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Job seekers should become aware that 92 percent of companies now extensively employ social media to recruit... specifically Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Delete the scoop?
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Using social media in your job hunt doesn't just mean having a LinkedIn profile anymore. Here's everything you need to know about creating a social resume that'll get you noticed.
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Bovee & Thill provide the latest information in their texts about writing a resume for the digital age. Students will learn about creating a personal brand and an e-portfolio. They'll also see examples of an infographic resume, multimedia resume, social media resume, as well as traditional resumes. To learn more about Bovee & Thill's business communication textbooks, visit Bovee & Thill's Business Communication Blog today! Delete the scoop?
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We don't actually know if Philippe Dubost is any good at his job. But boy, can he throw together a resume. Dubost, a web product manager currently based in Paris, is looking to ...
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Philippe Dubost, a web product manager currently based in Paris, is looking to travel for his next position. So he decided to make his CV stand out anywhere in the world — by mimicking an Amazon product page. The result, "Philippe's Amazing Resume," is a pitch-perfect pastiche. Suggesting that you add the applicant to your shopping cart to see his price is such a clever way of asking to be hired, we're amazed no one thought of it before. Especially when followed by the urgent reminder: "only 1 left in stock. Order soon!" . . . Do you agree that this is an effective approach? Why or why not? Delete the scoop?
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“If you were to get rid of one state in the US, which would it be and why?”
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Although there are no "correct" answers, wacky interview questions are supposed to reveal your ability to think on your feet. As competition for coveted jobs become more intense, you need to be prepared in case you're asked any mind-numbing teasers during the elimination process. . . Note: Bovee & Thill offer exceptional coverage of resumes, including traditional resumes, an inforgraphic resume, multimedia resume, and a social media resume. Delete the scoop?
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Note: Bovee & Thill provide the latest information in their texts about writing a resume for the digital age. Students will also read about e-portfolios and see an example of an infographic resume.
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At most companies, résumés are still the first step of the recruiting process, even at supposedly nontraditional places like Google Inc., which hired about 7,000 people in last year, after receiving some two million résumés. Google has an army of hundreds of recruiters who actually read every one, says Todd Carlisle, the technology firm's director of staffing.
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One looks like a movie poster. Another is a Facebook profile. One even requires a bar code. Are these insanely creative resumes a waste of time? Possibly, but these resumes landed job interview for their creators. We asked career coaches if and when it pays to be creative. The consensus: It depends on where you're applying. Delete the scoop?
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Great infographic resume designs from around the world. Note: Bovee & Thill are the only authors to show an infographic resume in their textbooks. For more information about Bovee & Thill textbooks, visit Bovee & Thill's Business Communication Blog. Delete the scoop?
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After a job interview, you shouldn't disregard the importance of a thank-you letter. Most of the time, the thank-you letter is just a nice gesture to show your gratitude for the interviewer's time. But if that time you spent together didn't go as smoothly as you would've hoped, what else do you say in the thank-you letter other than "thank you"? . . . Delete the scoop?
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I've estimated that between career fairs and in-office interviews, I've interviewed over 150 people. This doesn't count phone interviews, which I usually do one or two of every day.
I'm no recruiting expert, but I've been taking notes during my time here and put together a list of what not to do during an interview process. Each one of these warnings comes from a real life experience I've had while interviewing someone. . .