Readers of this WetFeet Insider Guide will learn recruiters's top five pet peeves; how to determine what they have to offer prospective employers; how to write achievement statements, not job descriptions; how to write the perfect cover letter; the core components of an effective resume; solutions for special cases, such as gaps in employment; and common resume blunders to avoid.
Winning
Collins (April 2005) | ISBN: 0060753943 | English | 385 pages | PDF
Winning is destined to become the bible of business for generations to come. It clearly and succinctly lays out the answers to the most difficult, important questions people face both on and off the job. He describes his core business principles and devotes most of Winning to the real "stuff" of work--how to lead, hire, get ahead, even write a budget. Welch's optimistic, no excuses, get-it-done mind set is riveting. His goal is to help anyone and everyone who has a passion for success.
In 2008, Sally Gardiner makes friends with Milo, a young student. When he tells Sally why he is different from other boys of his age, she does not believe him. Years later, however, she realizes that he was right. She sits down to write a letter of warning to her granddaughter, Lola.
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Speak English at Work with ConfidenceDo you ever get nervous speaking English with your co-workers because you’re not sure what the “right” word or expression is? After listening to Using English at Work, you will be better able to speak and write business English. Get it right with this complete course in daily English for businesspeople like you!
Everyday we write countless memos, letters, and reports without a second thought. Likewise, we give presentations, both formal and informal. Often this writing and speaking gets criticized for being jargon-ridden, obscure, or long-winded--in short, for not being in "plain English."
But what is plain English, and how do we go about writing and speaking it? In Plain English at Work, Edward Bailey gives the answer, with down-to-earth tips and practical advice. Bailey, an expert in business communication, gives us a simple model for writing:
Style: write more the way you talk.
Organization: make your point easy to find.
Layout: use headings, lists, and other white space so readers can see the structure of your writing.
