COMMUNICATING AS A JOB STRATEGY

This paper looks at writing and other means of communication as they can help an individual in three basic circumstances: on the job, moving ahead in a company, and moving on to a new company. There are three ways to make all written communications clear: choose the best words, use the right tone, and give visual shape to the letter. The successful business person is organized, and so are his or her communications. Communications need to be fit; that means disciplined, solid, and trim. An idea is only as good as its presentation. Tips for moving ahead include the following: keep an accomplishments file, honor all commitments, give credit for assistance from coworkers in writing, do right by your secretary, never be too busy to write a letter of commendation or recommendation, and network regularly and productively. Guidance is offered on deciding when it is time to consider leaving a current job as well as on job hunting tools, a good cover letter for a resume, thank you letters to interviewers, and proper notice to current employers.

• Corporate Authors:

  Council of Logistics Management

  2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 200
  Oak Brook, IL  United States  60523
• Authors:
  • Stein, T
• Conference:
  • Annual Conference Proceedings 1999
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 321-335

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communications; Guidelines; Job opportunities; Jobs; Personnel development
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00788920
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 13 2000 12:00AM