BookGlutton / McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill
New York, NY
United States
TABLE TALK
PUBLIC NOTES
RECENTLY ADDED TO THE CATALOG
Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview
“You are selling yourself during the entire job search process, beginning with the words you choose to write your résumé and continuing through the interview, salary negotiation, and acceptance of the offer.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Perfect Phrases for Resumes
“On the front page of the employment section of a late 2003 Sunday edition of one of the largest newspapers in the country, there was an article debating the pros and cons of using a resume.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters
“I hear it all the time as both a hiring manager and a career coach: “Cover letters? Résumés? That stuff is of the past. Now it’s all about e-mail, job postings, and networking.” I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates for middle- and upper-level management for some giant firms, and this is what they tell me.
I interview candidates for six-figure jobs and some have absolutely horrendous résumés and cannot draft a well-written letter. I never understand it.
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Purpose Linked Organization
“Purpose is such an elusive and esoteric concept that many of us cannot imagine its place in the results-oriented, revenue-driven environments that constitute our daily work world.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Am I the Only Sane One Working Here
“AT WORK, people who say what they mean and mean what they say are almost as rare as spotted owls. Here are some ideas about how to deal with coworkers who play fast and loose with the truth.
Monday, August 3, 2009









