According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, hiring managers have body language pet peeves that can hurt your chances of landing a job. Networking expert Ivan Misner, Ph.D., advises special attention to these four things.
November 1, 2018
Categorized in: Speaking
There are common words and phrases that you may use to soften your tone, but some of them can actually make you sound less confident or less knowledgeable. Avoid these phrases.
If you sometimes suffer from communication breakdowns, here is a quick true/false quiz that can help pinpoint the cause.
Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?
If you need to take a sick day, and your boss permits you doing so via email, follow these steps to ensure you cover all the bases.
Anytime you’re wading into a situation where you’re trying to persuade strangers on the phone, consider these tips.
Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that assertiveness is not limited to situations where we communicate face-to-face. Come across with greater confidence by doing these 6 things.
This list includes some of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language. Why not clip out this page and post it by your computer, where you can refer to it?
September 26, 2018
Categorized in: Speaking
If you’re about to present—and you’re an anxious mess, try these unusual tips to help calm your nerves fast.
The wheels of business stop for no one, and when an employee goes out on leave—FMLA or otherwise—it’s surprising how quickly the inconveniences mount. The urge to pick up the phone or dash off a quick email to ask a simple question just to keep the wheels moving is powerful, but pause for a moment before you do it and ask:
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