Saturday, January 3, 2009

Business Skills Exercises or Getting and Keeping the Job

Business Skills Exercises

Author: Loretta Barker

Business Skills Exercises is designed to provide realistic experiences in improving skills required for entry-level business employment. A combination classwork/home study approach is used. Each exercise has a stated goal so the purpose and necessity of each exercise is clear. Exercises are divided into three units, followed by a unit test.



Table of Contents:
Introduction.
1. Communication Skills.
2. Finance Skills.
3. General Business Skills.
4. Records Management Skills.
5. Referencing Skills.
6. Vocabulary and Handwriting Skills. Office Files / Databases. Reference Sources.

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Getting and Keeping the Job: Success in Business and Technical Careers

Author: Val Clark

In this new edition, Val Clark uses research from real companies to identify which skills are essential to the hiring and professional development of prospective job candidates.


Arranged in an accessible format, this worktext helps novice job seekers prepare for the interview process and maintain effective communication within their work environment. A wealth of sample resumes, business letters, telephone job interview techniques, and case studies are included. The following features are ideal for those coming from a technical education background:

  • Expanded resume examples with e-mail adaptations
  • New information on researching companies for cover letter and resume preparation
  • Interview questions and answers, p valuable practice tool
  • Concrete examples of effective communication with customers and co-workers

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Features include:

  • Majors Exploration
  • Career Advice
  • Web Links
  • Tips from Successful Students
  • Student Bulletin Boards
  • Faculty Resources



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