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This is an online magazine by Bovee & Thill, authors of the leading textbooks in business communication and business writing, published by Pearson, featuring resources about application letters, resumes, career planning, and a variety of employment issues. For more information about Bovee & Thill's texts and their exclusive, superior coverage of employment, visit http://boveeandthillbusinesscommunicationblog.com. For instructor examination copies, go to http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/texts. To find your local sales representative, visit http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/replocator. To contact the authors, use this form: https://businesscommunicationnetwork.com/contact-us. To get a free Comprehensive Guide to Business Communication Instructional Resources, visit http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/resources. Subscribe to a free weekly newsletter of new posts to all 11 of Bovee Thill's Online Magazines at http://sco.lt/8kgeVV.
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With a professional story arc as a guide, construct a brand pyramid that has all the relevant support points needed to build a personal brand message.
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
Most students preparing to enter or reenter the job market have probably heard the advice to develop a personal brand but might not know how to proceed. Here are five steps that can make the task feel easier and more authentic.
Helen's curator insight,
April 6, 2021 12:16 PM
The implied need to “get out there and promote yourself” is the best pop-up message that we can teach students for making their personal brands shines.
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Tina Nicolai estimates that she has read more than 40,000 résumés.
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Tina Nicolai estimates that she has read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
"That's a lot of CVs. Over the years, Nicolai says, certain annoying mistakes tend to come up quite a lot. "Some of these errors may not seem like a huge deal. In a competitive job market, though, they might be the difference from snagging your dream job and having your résumé thrown in the garbage. "Here are Nicolai's picks for the most annoying mistakes you can make on a résumé:"
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"While communications technology has taken over many of our business interactions, studies show that 84% of people still prefer in-person meetings, and 85% say that in-person meetings build stronger, more meaningful business relationships.
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"But ... young people are human, too. They make mistakes. And the following mistakes have cost them their jobs . . ."
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t"You might have a good reason to turn down a job offer, and at the same time you want to leave a positive association in the “losing” manager’s mind."
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Sending a “no thanks” email message is fine when you’ve only met someone over the phone, but if a person put on a suit and came down to your facility and spent an hour with you and then doesn’t get hired, you owe them a live phone call to tell them that you’re hiring someone else." , , ,
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You should always ask questions during a job interview — but steer clear of these.
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"When you're in the hot seat, there's a good chance your interviewer will turn the tables at some point and ask, "Do you have any questions for me?" . . .
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VIDEO: It's just as important as the resume.
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"Applying for a job typically consists of providing two documents to your potential employer: a resume and a cover letter. While simple improvements can be made to a fairly straightforward resume, writing an effective cover letter can be the tricky part. Be sure not to make these mistakes." . . .
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Learn the essential points that should be taught to business communication and business writing students about mobile business communication and business careers, writing resumes, and applying and interviewing for employment.
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In a new study, people said they were less likely to hire speakers who used the creaky-voiced affectation, particularly when they were female.
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"The advice seems so simple but it is as not as easy to live it each day as it may seem." . . .
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More colleges are finding the social media posts of their applicants — and sometimes denying admission as a result.
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"At Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, admissions officers are still talking about the high school senior who attended a campus information session last year for prospective students. Throughout the presentation, she apparently posted disparaging comments on Twitter about her fellow attendees, repeatedly using a common expletive." . . .
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"Tough interview questions are supposed to challenge job candidates and make them think on their feet."
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
. . . the typical job interview [could be] “the most harrowing forty-five minutes of your life,” writes Vicky Oliver in her book “301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions.” But you can be prepared ahead of time. We’ve compiled some of the toughest interview questions from Oliver’s book — and how to answer them.
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September 8, 2013 11:56 AM
How you react to a question matters just as much as the answer itself. How would you do if you were asked these questions in an interview today? |
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Longtime PwC recruiter Rod Adams says that the best candidates send thoughtful follow-ups.
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Over the course of his career with the "Big Four" accounting firm, Adams has interviewed about 5,000 candidates.
"He says that most interviewees follow up after the interview. They call, mail handwritten notes, and send emails.
"But Adams doesn't care about the medium of the note. He's looking for one thing: . . ."
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"Here’s how to cope with some of the hardest moments in the job search, according to real people who went through it—and came out alive."
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Job searching is hard. It’s hard for most people—for me, for you, for your friend’s friend’s cousin. I can’t tell you that your experience is better or worse than anyone else’s, and I can’t tell you you’ll immediately end up exactly where you want to be. But I can tell you you’re not alone." . . .
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"In today's job market, sending a post-interview thank you note can mean the difference between landing the job and being completely overlooked."
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"More than half of job seekers never send a thank-you note, according to Wendy Enelow, founder and president of Career Thought Leaders. And as Business Insider's executive managing editor Jessica Liebman says, this is the No. 1 mistake people she interviews make."
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Looking for a job for the first time in over a decade can be a lot like trying to date again after getting divorced from a long marriage. You can try to do it the same way you did when you were much younger, but you would have much more success using social media to find the right match. If you aren’t sure where to start, this list will introduce you to how each major social media channel can help build your personal brand online and network like an all-star.
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"'You nailed your interview. You answered “tell me about yourself” perfectly, discussed your relevant experience with ease, and established a great rapport with the hiring manager."
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Well, as the rounds of interviews continue (think: second, third, and maybe even fourth), you’ll do some repackaging of old stories and introduce some new information. But the secret is not to go overboard either way. Here’s how to channel your inner Goldilocks and find the balance that’s just right."
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You just called the hiring manager the wrong name. Now what?
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"Your confidence is a balloon, and it's ready to burst. Add a little air for getting called in for an interview. Add a little air for researching common interview questions and practicing your answers. And then add a lot of air for truly feeling that, whoa, you are so perfect for this job and you know you're going to impress the heck out of your interviewers." . . .
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It's OK to be creative when crafting your resume, but you should never lie.
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"How can a fresh graduate get a job when companies only want to hire those with experience? "The answer isn’t exaggerating, faking credentials or padding your resume. But it’s not 100% transparency, either." . . .
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Learn the essential points that should be taught to business communication and business writing students about mobile business communication and business careers, writing resumes, and applying and interviewing for employment. Via Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines
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Career experts say to avoid these 15 things if you want your resume to steer clear of the trash pile.
Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's insight:
"How many times have you applied for a job and never heard back? You tell yourself, “They probably never saw it,” or, “Maybe I just wasn’t a good fit,” and you move on. But, more likely, your resume just didn’t impress. . ."
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Hiring pros share the faux pas they regularly find in real resumes, including wacky e-mail addresses, defunct phone numbers, and cookie-cutter templates.
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Interviewers regularly say things that aren’t entirely accurate and sometimes are outright false. Here are eight of the most common.
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To be clear, these statements aren’t lies every time an employer says them. But they’re inaccurate enough of the time that you shouldn’t take them at face value when you hear them.
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Although we may never know why we didn’t get chosen for a job interview, a recent study is shedding some light on recruiters’ decision-making behavior. According to TheLadders research, recruiters spend an average of ”six seconds before they make the initial ‘fit or no fit’ decision” on candidates. The study used a scientific technique called “eye tracking” on 30 professional recruiters and examined their eye movements during a 10-week period to “record and analyze where and how long someone focuses when digesting a piece of information or completing a task.” In the short time that they spend with your resume, the study showed recruiters will look at your name, current title and company, current position start and end dates, previous title and company, previous position start and end dates, and education. The two resumes below include a heat map of recruiters’ eye movements. The one on the right was looked at more thoroughly than the one of the left because of its clear and concise format.
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"Mark Newman founded HireVue as a video interview platform. It saved recruiters time by allowing candidates to record answers to interview questions and upload them to a database where recruiters could easily compare how applicants presented themselves." . . .