Business : Business Writing

Two best-selling authors and etiquette experts show why manners count in the business world and how to use social skills to get ahead. more...

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Editor Anne McKinneyFederal Resumes, Forms 171 and 612, KSAs and Postal Applications Getting a government job can lead to job security and peace of mind. The problem is that getting a government job requires extensive and complex paperwork. Now for the first time, this book reveals the secrets and shortcuts of professional writers in preparing job-winning government applications such as these: Standard Form 171 (SF 171) - Several Examples Optional Form 612 (OF 612) - Several Examples KSAs - Samples of KSAs tailored for jobs ranging from GS-5 to GS-12 Ranking Factors - how-to samples Postal Applications Wage Grade paperwork Federal Resumes - see the different formats required by different agencies ISBN 1-885288-11-5 Trade Paperback"The new, revised edition presents actual tools used by real job hunters--including federal resumes, key forms, and postal applications. Details on how to complete the forms makes for a fine guide for any potential government worker." - The Midwest Book Review1-885288-11-5 more...

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To get any new business idea off the ground you have to have a plan. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of preparing a business plan: how you analyse the market, customers and competitors, and the business environment. more...

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This book teaches proposal writing from the perspective of trying to get the reader to think of the problem they are trying to solve and the project they are putting together to solve it. Putting grants acquisition activities into a step-by-step process that is 'do-able' and that get results, the Toolkit offers valuable how-to information about writing a proposal that is not available anywhere else. more...

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Anyone who regularly deals with work-related writing deadlines knows the kind of paralysis that can take over when there’s too much to accomplish and not enough time to compose a clear sentence. This book contains an easy, efficient, and confidence-building process for keeping up and being productive, even under tight time constraints and concentration-sapping obstacles. The book contains an immediately usable approach based on the mnemonic DASH, standing for the four critical components most needed for writers working under pressure: • Direction—hit the ground running with a sense of urgency and purpose • Acceleration—write on the fly with a ‘beat-the-clock’ mindset and an attitude that prizes volume over perfection • Strength—hold fast in the midst of chaos by employing a sensible quality controlling system and creating an environment conducive to writing • Health—assume a proactive stance by prioritizing work and preventing emergencies to minimize future pressures Filled with helpful tools and time-saving techniques, this indispensable guide reveals how anyone can break through writer's block and write faster and better. more...

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