Write & speak like a professional in 20 minutes a day

Salpeter, Miriam (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781611030556
ISBN: 1611030552
Physical Description: print
xiv, 220 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Learning Express, [2016]
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

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Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Communicate Professionally When Networking in Person -- Plan What to Say: Pay Attention to the World Around You! -- Identify What You Offer -- Research Who Will Attend -- Make Introductions -- How to Make a Break for It -- Follow Up -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 2 Make a Positive Impression in Your Writing -- Be Professional -- Pay Attention to Spelling, Grammar, and Syntax -- Words That Damage Credibility -- Passive Voice -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 3 Communicate Professionally in Email -- Include a Useful Email Subject Line -- Include a Salutation -- Replying to All -- Tips to Remember -- How to Handle an Introduction by Email -- Tips to Keep in Mind for Follow-Up Emails -- How to Follow Up -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 4 Communicate Using Social Media: Part I -- Why Use Social Media to Network? -- How to Choose Networks to Use -- Determine Your Audience -- Choose Your Networks -- Create a Great Profile -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 5 Communicate Using Social Media: Part II -- What to Post Online -- What Employers Like to See Online -- Use Social Media to Illustrate Your Professionalism -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 6 Communicate Your Value Proposition in Your Resume -- Understand Your Resume's Purpose -- Target Your Resume -- Appeal to Employers -- Resume Don'ts Checklist -- Review Your Resume -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 7 Write a Cover Letter that Knocks Their Socks Off -- What to Include in Your Cover Letter -- Salutation -- Opening Pitch -- Identify Your Skills -- Highlight Your Qualifications -- Call to Action -- Video Cover Letters -- Cover Letter Don'ts Checklist -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 8 Communicate Professionally Before an Interview -- Where to Research -- In-Person Networking -- Arranging the Interview -- Items to Identify Before Your Interview -- Prepare to Answer the Most Important Question -- Prepare for Phone or Video Interviews -- Prepare Questions to Ask an Employer -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 9 Communicate Professionally During an Interview -- Make a Good Impression -- What to Say -- What NOT to Say -- Things to Watch for During the Interview -- How to End the Interview -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 10 Communicate Effectively After an Interview -- Write a Thank You Note -- Prepare for the Next Steps -- Don't Put All of Your Eggs in One Basket -- Keep Your Negative Comments Offline -- Responding to a "No" -- How to Accept or Decline the Position -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 11 Make a Good First Impression in Person -- How to Introduce Yourself -- Communicate to Find Success -- Be Clear and Specific -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 12 Keep it Short and Sweet -- Focus the Message -- Write Email People Will Read -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 13 Say it Like You Mean It- Speak with Confidence -- Articulate Your Message and Plan Ahead -- Watch Your Word Choice -- Be Politically Correct -- Avoid Corporate Speak -- Avoid Filler Words -- How to Speak With Authority -- In Summary: Action Tips -- ch. 14 Pay Attention: Improve Your Listening Skills and Read Before Responding -- Listen and Read Carefully -- Benefits of Listening Well -- Suggestions to Help You Become an Active Listener -- Read Carefully Before Responding to Professional Correspondence -- In Summary: Action Tips.