Envious? Jealous? Do you use these words interchangeably? Or do you make a distinction between them? Test your understanding by filling in these blanks: I am _______________ of my neighbors’ gorgeous backyard. Rob feels _______________ when he sees Carlos talking…
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10 Impressive Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
"As someone who has interviewed probably thousands of job candidates in my career, I’ve long been surprised by how many people don’t ask good questions when their interviewer gives them the opportunity. A surprising number of candidates don’t have many questions at all, or simply use the time to try to further pitch themselves for the job. To me, this is crazy — after all, this is a job that you’re considering spending 40 or more hours at a week, a job that might have a huge impact on your career and your quality of life for years to come. You should have questions!"
Proofreading Checklist to Avoid “Oops!” Messages
"Below is my email proofreading checklist. Use it as a tool whenever your email contains details that must be correct."
An Unimpressive Message From My Dentist
I want the best in dentistry–not business writing–from my dentist. But I’m still disappointed when I receive a pointless, error-filled email like the one below. In it, I have changed the name of the dental practice to “Your Favorite Dentist.”…
Writer’s Tool Kits: Just-in-Time Aids to Effective Writing
"In my area of specialization, better business writing, I often hear that people are doing a poor job of writing something. Maybe they can’t write good contracts or grant proposals or call reports."
"Well, the interesting thing is that right now I can’t write good contracts, grant proposals, or call reports either, and I teach writing.
"I know how to write well. I would be bored and frustrated if I were sent to more training. No, if writing any of those pieces were one of my key job responsibilities, there would be something lacking in my environment.
"What would be lacking are models and job aids. I don’t have a model contract, grant proposal, etc., to use as an example. Neither do I have any guidelines on how to write them. Nor do I have a series of steps to follow, a checklist, a template, or a resource person to call with questions. What I need is a writer’s tool kit."
Read the full article by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston (photo, left) ...Personal, Tangible Greetings: Why and When to Send Them
When is the last time you sent a card or note to a business associate? If it’s that long, read on for a nudge and some inspiration. The Case for Tangible Messages Thousands of unread messages fill my email inbox,…
25 Countries Where People Learn Fast, Think on Their Feet, and Accomplish a Lot at Work
"The World Economic Forum's 2018 global competitiveness report ranks the labor forces of different countries based on skills."
How Many Spaces Should Be After a Period? (One vs. Two)
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Here is a client question received today, which I often hear in business writing courses:
Business Communication Tools: Email vs. Slack, Which Do You Prefer?
Ellen Salzler (photo, left) breaks it down at D2Demand.com.
Author bio – Ellen (Salzler) Welker is marketing director at Imagine Business Development.
Read the full article . . .Can Your Writing Pass This Test? Take It to Find Out.
It’s easy to fall into bad writing habits at work. Sometimes it’s because we are racing. Sometimes it’s because we have read enough swollen sentences, obscure acronyms, and endless messages to lower our standards. And sometimes we write on autopilot….
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