Balancing Your Business by Manny C.

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How To Read A Financial Plan

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"Income Statement." Wikipedia Free Encylopedia. 2001. Web. .

Spiceland, , Thomas, and herrmann. Financial Accounting. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2009. 10. Print.

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Excuse me? I need assistance by Chad I

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Omar A: How to Read an Income Statement

Omar A: How to Read an Income Statement

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A Quick & Easy Way to Read & Understand a Profit Loss Statement


Let’s start with what is a profit/loss statement is. According to ehow.com, A profit and loss statement shows a business how much it is profiting. It subtracts all its expenditures from all its income to generate a figure that shows the pure profit of the business over a period of a year, quarter or month. Now that we understand the concept of subtracting what you spend from what you make, now we can go into reading the statement.
The first thing that you need to do as a manager or accountant is look at the section titled sales, this is going to be where the business sales are listed. Then find where it says operating expenses, this is going to list all the expenses that your business had to make in order to operate. This includes wages, rent, any products it had to buy and more.
Next is the net profit, it tells you the total amount your business profited during that period of time. This number can be positive, if your business did well, or a negative number if your business spent more than it brought in.
You also need to understand what the Depreciation section is, this is largely for tax purposes. Most businesses need to show how the equipment and supplies that they own over the course of a year have diminished in value, to determine the current value of your business.
And lastly you need to take into account any income or expenses that have nothing to do with what your business does, this may include any investment, the purchase or sale of property, and interest payments or revenue.
I hope that this has helped you understand the profit loss statement, so that you can determine how to increase your profits and decrease you expenses.


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A balance sheet is how firm's keep track of their current financial standing. Now all of you, as accountants, read financial statements every day. However, the monotony of such tasks take a grind on the brain and renders you inefficient. We at Words That Count feel the best way to maintain quality and precision in the workplace is to consistently go back to basics. So today let's review some things you already know.
A balance sheet is used to literally "balance" a company's finances. On one side of the balance sheet equation is a firm's assets. The other side contains a summation of the firm's liabilities and shareholders' equity. Now before you stop reading out of boredom, I want you to to think harder. How does such a standardized process affect me and my job?
What sets one employee apart from another is in the details and there is much more to the balance sheet than it seems. The balance sheet offers insight into the future and direction of your firm. The balance sheet also provides information about past decisions and current financial standing. The ability to make inferences from this data and offer your boss pre-made solutions to identified problems will show your dedication to the firm and to success.
Again, when reporting to your boss remember the basics. Always be formal when sending correspondence within the workplace. Also, stay concise. Most upper-management positions do not leave much free time so get to the point. State exactly what it is you want or are proposing and follow that with a honey statement to end things smoothly. Also, any research requires sources to be cited.
Always remember, Words That Count is dedicated to perfecting the quality of writing within your workplace. Furthermore, Words That Count seeks to empower you in order to succeed and, let's be honest, make more money!

Amy Z: READ Money, MAKE Money, GET Money

Before I invest, buy, or even create a partnership with an existing company I will look into the companies income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. I am able to find out weather or not a company is profitable by understanding how to read these three financial statements. It is important to look at all of the sheets or else you won't get a full understanding of the companies financial situation. No one wants to waist their time investing in a company that doesn’t generate revenue! So, don’t be fooled and review the financial statements, it will be worth your time.

1. The Income Statement:

• Shows a company’s profitability over a period of time.(Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)
• Financially records everything that is going out and coming in to the company.

2. The Balance Sheet:

• Shows company’s available cash.
• Shows the companies’ financial state at a given moment.
• Shows money that the company currently has, owes, and what is left for the owner.

3. The Cash Flow Statement:

• Shows where you got your money form and where it is going.
• Based on numbers from income statement and balance sheet.
• Show what the company did to generate money and how it used the money over a period of time.(Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)

I have included a video that will help you understand how to use, understand, and apply: the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Citations:

"Financial Statements Overview by Park Li ." You Tube. Web. 22 Apr 2010. .

How Fit is YOUR Business by Jason M

"Small Business Basics: How to Understand a Profit-Loss
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A Profit-Loss Statement, also known as an income statement, allows business owners to know exactly where his or her business stands financially. Businesses need to make a profit to survive, and if a business is unable to do so, then the owner needs to do one of two things. Either the owner needs to make major changes to the strategy of the business, or the business needs to close its doors before it loses any more money.

Here at Words That Count, we manage Profit-Loss Statements, as well as all other Accounting statements such as the Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Owner's/Stockholders' Equity, etc. We take away the hassle of needing to keep track of your own assets, and you can rest assured that our work is 100% error-free because our employees cross-check each others' work. If any errors are found, the author is notified and the errors are corrected. We understand how essential these financial statements are to the survival of every business, including our own, so we spare no expense to ensure that you get the quality of work that you deserve. After all, you are the customer, and the customer is the most important part of any business.

Land Your Dream Job by Todd W

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Are all of you professionals when it comes to being interviewed for a job. I would think not since all of you are still in college. Since the reason we go to school is to get an education and, ultimately, have a great career, I am going to share some tips with you on what to do before and during a job interview. Words That Count has helped numerous individuals in the past prepare for job interviews, so I would take the time to read these tips and watch the video.

1. Do research on the company before the interview. This will make you look more knowledgable and show that you are really interested.

2. Make sure you find a position that fits you. You don't want to go to an interview and try to mold yourself into something that you think the company wants. Find something that is for you to begin with.

3. Always be on time for an interview. You shouldn't come too early, but you should never under any circumstances come late.

4. Make sure you are dressed appropriately. For guys wearing a suit and tie and for and for ladies the same. Ladies can wear a skirt if they'd like. Shoes should also be nice and polished.

5. When you first meet your interviewer, smile and give him/her a firm handshake and say "nice to meet you." This first impression can be very valuable before you even begin the interview.

6. Ask the interviewer some questions of your own about the company. Try to avoid talking about salary during the first interview unless the interviewer mentions it. Then you can mention what you think you are worth, hopefully after you have researched the pay range for that position.

7. Bring a copy of your resume and cover letter.

8. Focus on your strengths and not weaknesses. If the interviewer asks you about a weakness, you can mention it and what it will take to turn it into a strength. Present yourself in the best light possible.

9. Maintain eye contact throughout the interview. You don't want to look like you are not interested or don't care what the interviewer is saying.

10. Stay relaxed. You don't want to be fidgeting in your chair during the interview. Body language is very important.

11. End the interview with a smile.

Take a look at this short video I have included. It contains some of the things I mentioned as well as a few different things about job interviews. Hopefully this information will be useful to you.

Drafting Your Documents Your Way by Manny C.

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Guidelines For Rewriting Professional Documents By: JoeyR

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Bercy N. Easy Letters

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Esmeralda N: Strolling through the Elements

Writing a well written letter is vital for the workplace. It informs the reader(s) of your letter that you are professional. Here are some elements that will help with writing a well structured letter.

Letterhead/Return Address. All business letters should contain either a letterhead or a return address. Business letterheads provide the following information to the recipient of the letter: Legal name of the organization (Words that Count), Address of the organization, including street name and/or post office box number, suite number, city, state, and full ZIP code. Area code and telephone number(s)

Inside Address. The inside address appears below the date or reference line, and its content is consistent with the spelling, format, and punctuation shown on the receiving organization's letterhead or return address.

When the name of the intended reader is unknown, the letter should be addressed to a position title. If the letter is written to an organization, it should be addressed to the name of the organization (or the department within it).

Salutation. The salutation helps to establish the tone of the correspondence.
No punctuation follows the salutation in open punctuation style. In standard punctuation style, a colon (formal letters) or comma (informal letters) follows the salutation.

Subject Line. Descriptive subject lines instantly inform a reader of the general content of the letter. They also permit accurate filing and retrieval from files. Subject lines specifically define the subject matter of the letter.

Complimentary Closing. The complimentary closing should convey the level of formality and degree of personal feeling that the writer has for the reader.

Enclosure Notation. An enclosure notation reminds readers of enclosures and appears directly under reference initials.

The video goes into further detail on other key elements of Letters.

Letter Elements. 12 April 2010. http://www.kcitraining.com/styleguide/book/letelem.html

Rosa P. Measure Twice, Cut Once

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Writing Outside the Box (Company) by Chad I

Writing to recipients other than your workplace colleagues is known as external communication. When writing externally, the format and information written must change. Letters and e-mails must contain information that can be clearly understood. Using ambiguous terms is not recommended. Also, the reader must be able to only interpret the message in one way, the way it should be. Being clear, concise and courteous will ensure your message is delivered exactly as you would like. In some cases, providing necessary background information and key ideas is needed to bring the reader up to speed (Keller).

Pay attention to the level of detail you provide and take into consideration the possibility of others reading the document. Remember, letters and especially e-mails are very easily forwarded to eyes that you didn’t intend to show. Make sure that what you write to one person is appropriate for everyone else too. Following are five keys to follow if you find yourself stuck (Keller).

1) “During the plan phase consider the problem at hand.

2) Sometimes research is necessary.

3) Organization and design are crucial as you draft short documents.

4) Reviewing you documents is important.

5) How you distribute a short document can be especially important.”

Keller, Christopher, and Christian Weisser. "Chapter 12/ E-mail, E-Messages, and Memos." Technical Communication in the Twenty-First Century. By Sidney Dorbin. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2002. 335-37. Print.

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Omar A. : Preparing For Job Hunting

Some salient points, taken verbatim from featured youtube video:


1. Create a list of 25 - 50 targeted employers who might use your skills.

2. Find out who makes the hiring decisions for the position that you are looking for within one of your listed companies. You are going to call until you speak to that person.

3. Communicate clearly to said person, your accomplishments and key characteristics. For example: your name, your background, and the kind of work you are looking for. In addition, you will ask this person if you can forward a resume to them.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for a different potential employer.

Success is in the Details by Cody C

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Accounting Isn't Just About Numbers Todd W

If you think that writing is not important in accounting, let me tell you, it most definitely is. People automatically assume that all we do is crunch numbers all day long. Well, that's part of it, but how are we supposed to communicate our work with the non-accountants? It can either be through verbal communication or through written documents.

Some of the most frequently used documents in accounting are memos, emails, letters, and reports. It is important that we understand how to compose these documents correctly. I think it is safe to assume that anybody who has been a client of Words That Count can tell you that we do an excellent job in providing guidance on composing professional accounting documents. I am going to give you several examples.

The first type of document is the memorandum, or simply memo. These are mostly used internally in organizations. They are usually less formal than written letters but have the same qualities. Next is email. Many people now use email to send memos in an organization. Still, some things to think about with emails are what the message is, who it's sent to, what the content is (avoid sending junk), and that emails can be written proof. Third, we have letters. We advise our clients to use formal letters when communicating with people externally. Lastly, accountants must constantly produce reports of financial information. Reports should contain accurate content, should be coherent in organization, presented attractively, and writing style should be clear and concise.

It's advice like this that keeps clients coming back to Words That Count. They know that they can always get the help they are looking for to produce professional accounting documents.

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Don't Write the Wrong Letter by Jason M

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Formal Documents: Expert Problem Solvers By Manny C.

Dobrin, Sidney, Christopher Keller, and Christian Weisser. Technical Communication in the Twenty-First Century. For Florida Gulf Coast University. Upper Saddle River,New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2002. 660-693. Print.

Personal Writing in the Workplace Esmeralda N

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Creating A Cash Flow Statement JR

When you are creating a cash flow statement you are essentially creating a pathway for which cash is flowing. Sounds pretty simple right? I thought so too, not only is this video going to show you how to successfully make a cash flow statement but show you all of the steps involved. First would be the basic understanding of what a cash flow statement actually is, once you know this the rest simply pieces itself together.

First you have to know that cash is not just simply determined as cash. There are cash and cash equivalents such as currency, checks on hand, deposits on hand, treasury bills etc. The more you study cash flow statements the more your understanding of these cash equivalents becomes. You may be asking yourself why this thing is even important? Well cash in itself is the most important asset for a business not knowing where your cash is being spent or used could be disastrous to your business.

So now that you have learn these basic things. Where are some places that your cash is going to go? Well first off your cash could be spent on several different types of activities. For one would be financial activities, another investing activities, and there are more and more to learn but lets just use these two for now. If you can dissect the word financial and think about where it would for your money you could figure out that financial activities would be things like paying something off, long term debt, short term debt, things you need to finance. With that being said, understanding the cash flow statement is going to be very easy if you use these simple concepts you will be able to create a cash flow statement and have a great understanding of the cash flow statement.

Perfecting Public Presentations Anna B.

Have you ever struggled to give a presentation at work, school, or some other event? If you are like millions of Americans, chances are you have! Thankfully look no further than this blog for some quick and easy ways to clean up your material and speaking skills for your next presentation. (You can thank me later!)

First and foremost make sure that the information you present can be easily relatable to your audience. If this means changing wording, or focusing more heavily on topics that are more important to the particular group, than do not hesitate to tweak your material. The whole point of the presentation is to communicate effectively to get your point across. Give the information in a sequential way that can be easily processed by your audience. By doing this, you are more likely to accomplish something from giving the presentation. It is a waste if nothing can be taken away from what you worked so hard on.

Second, be aware of your strong and weak points of your presentation… no one is perfect. If possible make sure that you end on a strong note, the last pieces of information are the ones that will linger in the minds of those you are speaking to the longest. Avoid spending long amounts of time on pointless details otherwise you are bound to lose almost everyone’s attention. Do not be the boring presenter that we all have dreaded listening to since about the third grade. This may require you to tell a quick, funny story or change the tones of voice that you use, do whatever it takes to keep your audience engaged.

Another element that is just as important as your material is the visual aids you choose to complement what you have to say. Whether is it is a single picture, chart, PowerPoint, video, or anything else, make sure it is stimulating. You want your visual aid to go along with your speech, not overpower it. Make sure that you are not relying too heavily on the visuals, know your material whether your technology is working properly or not. This brings me to my next point; be prepared if technology fails. No matter how much you prepare something could go wrong. In the case that it does, do not apologize over and over. Suck it up and move on with your presentation, the audience will not be interested in how sorry you are.

With these simple tricks you can impress everyone with your exciting and fun presentations. Just ask Terri Sjodin, a professional when it comes to delivering to audiences. In this video she explains speaking, getting attention, and adding creativity, watch and enjoy!


Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwdtI_A5mos&feature=related. Web, April 11, 2010.

Omar A. : Presentation Pointers

Day in, and Day out, one must strive to prove their worth in the workplace. In a presentation, a worker’s skill and competence is put on display for all of his/her co-workers, so the importance of creating an effective presentation cannot be understated. The following are a few salient points about creating an effective presentation.
1. Using Vernacular Specific to Your Field

All of your co-workers, more than likely do not need you to explain the most basic terms about your field, so do not waste time explaining them. It would be completely inappropriate and redundant for an engineer proposing a design for a new bridge, to go back to square one and explain that gravity is defined as the acceleration of 2 masses towards each other. Likewise, when in a meeting with other accountants, I shouldn’t be explaining what debits and credits are.

2. Using All Capital Letters

Do not do this under any circumstances. You wouldn’t shout at your co-workers verbally, so don’t shout at them graphically. Using all capital letters would make you seem self-important and arrogant.

3. Using Photos, Charts, and Graphs

Part of creating an effective presentation is keeping the audience’s attention. Photos, charts, and graphs help break the monotony of pure text and also help to better illustrate salient points. Charts and graphs are far more effective at presenting numerical data across many years or sets than pure text. Make a professional looking graph or chart and statistics will “burn an image” in your audience’s head.

4. Computer Compatibility

In this day and age virtually all presentations are done with the aid of Microsoft Powerpoint. The most current versions are Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 and Microsoft Powerpoint 2007. Powerpoint 2003 which use the file extension .ppt are incapable of opening Powerpoint 2007 .pptx files. So it is crucial to know which version you will be using in your presentation, and save accordingly.


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Amy Z Get Your Word Out Without the Confusion

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Rosa P. What do these numbers mean?

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Reading a cash flow statement

A cash flow statement is a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities. Essentially, the cash flow statement is concerned with the flow of cash in and cash out of the business. The statement captures both the current operating results and the accompanying changes in the balance sheet. As an analytical tool, the statement of cash flows is useful in determining the short-term viability of a company, particularly its ability to pay bills.

Neither depreciation nor amortization will directly affect the cash flow of a company, as both are accounting representations of expenses attributable to a given period. In accounting statements, depreciation may neither figure in the cash flow statement, nor be added back to net income to derive the operating cash flow.

At first it was very difficult for me to create and understand the cash flow statement, but after taking several accounting classes I have improved so much.

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Don't Forget Your Meetings by Jason M

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When a company holds a meeting, it is important to takes notes on what took place at the meeting to ensure that nothing is forgotten. Otherwise, the meeting may have been a waste of time. These meeting notes should include the location, date, and time of the meeting. They should also include a list of who attended, as well as outline the events of the meeting. This outline must include not only actions taken and policies implemented, but it must also include all discussions and ideas.

Words That Count had a meeting on Monday, March 15, 2010, which included all of our senior staff, and we discussed what our company name and mission statement should be. Our secretary wrote down the minutes of the meeting, which consisted of the following information:

1. The details of the meeting (date, time, location, and the reason
for the meeting),

2. A list of who was present (Penny Pike, Sheila Bolduc-Simpson,
etc.),

3. The time the meeting was called to order (5:00 P.M.),

4. All of the events and discussions of the meeting (Discussions on
our company name and mission statement, as well as the rationale
for each possibility),

5. Any announcements, which are customarily made at the end of
the meeting (Upcoming sports events, free food at certain
restaurants, etc.),

6. And the time the meeting was adjourned (6:00 P.M.).

There are many ways to take effective meeting notes, and this is just one of them. So go to your next meeting, take notes, and remember all the details.

Succeeding as a Team: by Chad I

The workplace is filled with tasks and projects that are assigned to individuals. Everybody can work alone and probably doesn’t mind doing so, but every now and then, we’re put in groups. One of the most important factors in working as a team is have great communication. Following these easy and outlined components can ensure your team project will be distinguished.

Disseminate Ideas
Everybody in the team will imagine their own idea of how the project will run and what the outcome will be. Different ideas brought forth might and might not exactly work. The key is that each and every idea is heard and everyone has the right to their own thought and opinion. Brainstorming is extremely helpful when determining an idea or process (1).

Avoid Duplicate Work
Duplicate work in the team environment is unproductive and wasteful of precious time, money and resources. Keeping in good communication will ensure that two people aren’t working separately on the same thing. If communication is not properly used, team member can waste resources creating two of the same projects without the other knowing about it (1).

Eliminate Confusion
Keeping communication at a priority will assist to eliminate arising confusion among team members. Everyone must be on the same page at the same time and know what is going on. For example, when the quarterback of a football team fails to deliver the play to just one player, that one player will be confused and the play will not succeed. Managers find it unprofessional when two workers report different information, so to eliminate this, make sure the message is sent to everybody (1).



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Informal Doesn't Mean Unprofessional by Cody C

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Keep Your Money Ethical Anna B.

Every successful business must be grounded in sound ethical practices; the accounting profession is no different. Whether your company is being audited or you are the ones doing the auditing, it is very important to monitor and maintain a high ethical standard. Accounting is essentially the profession that polices the financial reports of firms and assures that they are true and accurate. To keep ethical reports standard in the business world, accountants rely on GAAP, or generally accepted accounting principles. These de-facto standards allow accountants to maintain the same critical information in all financial reports. This makes the reports easy to read and interpret, and harder to hide foul information. Accountants can then place a rating on another company’s financial health. This is called an audit, and through the help of an audit report other firms decide to, or not to, invest in, do business with, or associate with that company. There is a great chance for a conflict of interest to arise when an accounting firm performs an audit. If the auditing firm has any stake, either financial or personal, in the company being audited, the auditing firm has good reason to award an artificially inflated rating to the firm they are auditing. Monitoring and maintaining a high ethical standard in business will help you to avoid any conflicts of interest, provide checks and balances in financial reporting, and earn the trust and respect of fellow businessmen and consumers.

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Document Collaboration: Keeping Our Co-Workers On The Same Page by Manny C.

One of the fundamental aspects of a successful professional business is communication. Here at Words That Count, we understand that communication between all of our employees is pivotal to the success of our company as a whole. One of the methods through which we communicate within our company is through document collaboration.

Document collaboration enables many people, from coworkers to business partners, to access the same documents in order to share their ideas and additions, or to assist in the editing process of professional documents. This process is accomplished through the use of computer software, where many people can upload and access the documents needed in business correspondence. Fortunately, this is an uncomplicated process due to the use of computer programs designed specifically for document collaboration. Even better, many of these programs guide you through the entire procedure.

Words That Count is dedicated to enhancing professional communication and through document collaboration we are able to achieve that goal. This is an effective way to keep all co-workers on the same page, or in any case on the same few pages.


The video below provides an example of how document collaboration works using computer software.

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Omar A. Guidelines for Using Visuals In Professional Writing

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Esmeralda N: Writing to Protect and Improve your Company

In every workplace there are always policies employees have to abide by. It is up to the company to make the policies clear and to inform employees of new or revised policy changes.

A policy cannot be written that will take precise account of all possible situations. Its provisions need to be general enough and clear enough to be applied to unanticipated circumstances.

A policy should tell the reader why it exists and to whom it applies, when and under what circumstances it applies, and its major conditions or restrictions. A policy should also make reference to any previous policies so as to establish the historical and legal context of the current policy.


• KIS: Keep it simple.

• You can keep the policy document simple by stating the principles underpinning the policy first. That way, you probably don’t have to go in to as much detail as the principles have been stated.

• Ensure that draft policies include a draft number and date, to allow ease of tracking.

• Endorsed policies should include a note as to who authorized the policy and when.

• Ensure that somebody in the organization is responsible for keeping ‘control copies’ of policies and the production of a policy manual, either on the organization’s intranet or in hard copy.

When Experts Explain: The Necessities of Job Searching by Jason M

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Rosa P Email - Why Is It Important?

Electronic mail (email) has become a vital part of our society. Businesses use email to quickly communicate with customers and employees, solicit additional business and communicate with business partners. Email is also an easy method of supplying existing and new customers with information and a useful tool for improving customer service. I believe that the success of any business lies in effective communication and the more effective the communication is, the better the results. Email is effective when it produces the desire action in the reader; therefore, it is critical to be direct in business email. One of the main advantages of email is the speed of communication. Email communication blaze through the Internet with amazing speed. This speed allows businesses to work at a faster pace and communicate more effectively. It enables businesses to receive almost real-time status updates and can therefore make well-informed decisions. Email can also be used to rapidly disseminate information to multiple employees at the same time. Since email first emerged as a business tool, companies have increased productivity, decreased costs and found new marketing venues. I think that in today’s professional environment, it will be very difficult or impossible for companies to be able to function without using email.

Amy Z Prosperous Career = Successful Interview

To obtain a prosperous career, you must first begin with a successfully completed job interview. Your main goal as an interviewee is to stand out so that you will be remembered when the hiring process begins. To discuss the interview process more in detail, I separated it into four parts: the ice breaking beginning, the agonizing middle, the short but sweet conclusion, and finally the professional and well thought out follow-up letter.

The beginning of the interview is usually the shortest, and basically all you are doing is breaking the ice. The Interviewer will most likely talk about the company and ask you informal questions about your interests and hobbies. Although you may feel comfortable, do not be overly casual, interviewers are quick to judge.

The middle of the interview is usually the longest. This is the part the interviewer ask questions to gain an insight of your strengths and accomplishments. During an interview, it is important to never answer a question with a one word reply! Instead, elaborate on past: obstacles, experiences, and duties because in the end you will stand out from the pack because your answer will be unique and easily remembered. For any reason there is a question you are unable to answer, you need to find a way to direct it towards something positive because speaking off topic is better than not answering the question at all. In some instances, the interviewers may test your ability to handle stress. Do not be fooled. You need to remain cool, calm, and collected and for doing so you will earn brownie points.

Now that the hard part is over, we begin to wind down to the conclusion of the interview. This part is short but sweet, but still very important. It gives you the chance to lead the conversation. Talk about the company as if you knew they were going to hire you, and mention responsibilities and long-term goals you would have in response to getting the position. Be sure to ask two to three questions to show that you pay attention and that you are genuinely interested in the company. If you have any additional papers that you want to be acknowledged, this is the best time to do it. Finally, smile, thank the interviewer for the consideration of the job position, and end the conversation with a forward directed statement about the job you intended to get.

Within 24 hours of the interview, send the company a follow-up letter discussing the following topics: the interview, your qualifications for the job, and to let them know that you are eager to learn the status of your application. This makes you seem: motivated, interested in the job, and encourages the interviewer to remember you when making the hiring decision.

It is not hard to have a successful interview as long you know what an interview consists. Remember to stay positive, confident, and be sure to mention your strengths and achievements whenever the opportunity arises. Try to fully answer all questions and relate them to your past experiences. Send a follow-up letter to further explain your eagerness for the job position. If you have effectively and positively stood out from your peers, then congratulations, you have successfully completed an interview.

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