1.3 Importance of Good Communication Skills
1.4 Intercultural Communication
1.5 Theories of Cross-cultural Communication
1.7 Chapter Summary
1.8 End of Chapter Activities
1.9 Attribution and References
2.2 The Writing Process In the Workplace
2.4 Outlining
2.7 Attribution
3.2 Formal versus Informal Language
3.6 End of Chapter Activities
4.4 Writing Effective Paragraphs
4.5 Writing Effective Sentences
However, just when you think the production of your document is done, the revis
5.3 Revising for Grammar
5.4 The “Is It Professional?” Test
5.7 End of Chapter Activities
5.8 Attribution & References
6.4 Memos
6.5 Letters
6.7 End of Chapter Activities
7.2 Information Shares
7.3 Information or Action Requests
7.4 Instructional Messages
7.6 Replies to Information or Action Requests
8.3 Indirect Bad-news Message Organization
8.4 Direct Approach Bad-news Messages
8.6 Presenting Negative News in Person
8.10 Attribution & References
9.4 Persuasive Messages
9.5 Sales Messages
9.7 End of Chapter Activities
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Formal and Informal Research
10.4 Evaluating Sources
10.5 Writing With Integrity
10.6 Creating In-Text Citations And References
10.8 End of Chapter Activities
11.1 Introduction
11.3 Report Headings
11.5 Analyzing The Audience
11.7 Checklist for Writing Reports
11.9 End of Chapter Activities
11.10 Attribution & References
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Conference Reports
12.4 Progress Reports
12.5 Recommendation Reports
13.2 Requests for Proposals
13.8 End of Chapter Activities
14.1 Introduction
14.3 Respectful Workplaces
14.4 Speaking Ethically and Avoiding Fallacies
14.6 End of Chapter Activities
14.7 Attribution & References
15.1 Introduction
15.4 Telephone and Voicemail
16.7 End of Chapter Activities
17.2 Positive and Negative Team Member Roles
17.4 End of Chapter Activities
17.5 Attribution & References
18.2 Preparing a Presentation
18.3 Developing the Content
18.4 Presentation Aids
18.5 Preparing to Present
18.10 End of Chapter Activities
19.1 Introduction
19.4 Writing the Application Letter
19.8 Attribution & References
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Preparation
20.3 Performance
20.4 Postperformance
20.7 Attribution & References
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19.1 Introduction
19.1 Introduction
A number of complex communication situations arise during the process of searching for, applying to, interviewing for, and accepting a new internship or job. The stakes are high as you consider how to position yourself as a professional in your field and it is deeply personal, so many people often feel unsure of themselves or nervous about this process. Your application materials are not just forms to fill out, but strategic and persuasive communications that will need to be customized for each potential employer and at every phase in your career. As with any type of communication, these skills take practice and preparation.