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CVS and Job Applications (One Step Ahead)

cover of CVS and Job Applications (One Step Ahead)author: Judith Leigh
asin: 0198606141
binding: Hardcover
list price: $15.70 USD
amazon price: $15.70 USD


A book of practical advice and useful tips on how to design your CV and write successful job applications. This lively, accessible, and illustrated guide is divided into two sections. The first provides comprehensive advice on what to consider when putting a CV together, compiling an application, and going to the interview. Also covered are speculative and online applications, circumstances such as returning to work after a break or changing direction, references, and clarifying the job offer.  read more »

The case statement: the first foot forward. (writing fund-raising proposals): An article from: Fund Raising Management

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This digital document is an article from Fund Raising Management, published by Hoke Communications, Inc. on June 1, 1995. The length of the article is 3820 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the supplier: An effective case statement is the vital first step towards successful fund-raising.  read more »

How to Start Personal Histories and Genealogy Journalism Businesses: Genealogy Course Template, Syllabus, Writing & Marketing

cover of How to Start Personal Histories and Genealogy Journalism Businesses: Genealogy Course Template, Syllabus, Writing & Marketingauthor: Anne Hart
asin: 0595386989
binding: Paperback
list price: $17.95 USD
amazon price: $17.95 USD


Here's how to open your own genealogy, family history journalism, or personal history business. This includes a genealogy course template and instruction on how to start and operate a home-based business working with personal and oral histories, genealogy, family history, and life story writing. You also learn how to interview people, what questions to ask, and how to put together a business and/or a course or book on any aspect of genealogy around the world, journalism, writing, personal history, and life story writing.  read more »

The Genesis of Leadership: What the Bible Teaches Us About Vision, Values and Leading Change

cover of The Genesis of Leadership: What the Bible Teaches Us About Vision, Values and Leading Changeauthor: Nathan Laufer
asin: 158023352X
binding: Paperback
list price: $18.99 USD
amazon price: $14.81 USD


Successful leaders don't rely solely on natural charisma and organizational authority as their tickets to success. Successful leadership is a learned art form and a developed discipline. You can master the art of leadership by examining the pitfalls and achievements of past leaders and penetrating the stories of our cultural and religious heritage. The Bible is the ultimate resource for learning by example: its stories of family relationships, political beginnings and even divine encounters provide valuable lessons about leading effectively.  read more »

Great Letters for Every Occasion

cover of Great Letters for Every Occasionauthor: Rosalie Maggio
asin: 0735200815
binding: Paperback
list price: $18.95 USD
amazon price: $14.21 USD


The bestselling author of How to Say It brings wisdom, inspiration, and fun to the art of letterwriting. Drawing from the author's personal collection of persuasive, moving, and humorous letters, this unique resource stresses the rules of form, tone, and word choice--and shows when to break them. Aimed at a general audience whose letterwriting needs may range from simple to sophisticated, Great Letters for Every Occasion combines the advantages of a model-letter book with guidelines that allow the reader to tailor them to specific needs.  read more »

Essentials of Business Writing (Essentials)

cover of Essentials of Business Writing (Essentials)author: C. Boroos
asin: 0878910603
binding: Paperback
list price: $5.95 USD
amazon price: $5.95


This book enables the reader to create business writing that will persuade, inform, and inspire his/her audience. It provides a fundamental knowledge of the essential concepts, theories, principles, methods, and modes of business writing. It also alerts the reader to the fundamental changes in and complexities of international business. An easy to use reference, this book will serve as an invaluable resource for experienced professionals and those new to the business industry.

How to Be a Writer

cover of How to Be a Writerauthor: Stewart Ferris
asin: 1840245298
binding: Paperback
list price: $10.35 USD
amazon price: $10.35


This exciting book takes you through all aspects of what it takes to be a professional writer in the publishing and media industries today. Like all jobs, the role of the writer has evolved over recent years. Technology has made things quicker and easier, royalty payments have changed (mostly downwards) and the potential markets in which writers in every genre can sell their work have exploded exponentially in number. Now is a good time to be a writer and the professionals who are already out there are reaping the benefits of the new opportunities.  read more »

E-Mail Etiquette for Business Professionals

cover of E-Mail Etiquette for Business Professionalsauthor: Ellen Jovin
asin: 0978582330
binding: Paperback

This book helps e-mailers realize the full potential of their electronic business communications. Used wisely, e-mail can be a powerful, efficient communications tool to inform, influence, inspire - and, ultimately, to advance one's career. This Syntaxis guide covers the requirements for good e-mail writing: a clear purpose, logical organization, attention to tone, and the judicious use of copying and forwarding features. In addition, the book offers specific advice on e-mail details: punctuation, capitalization, salutations, closings, and more.