The Career Intelligencer


Volume 4 Issue 16	Visit our website at www.career-intelligence.com	September 15, 2003

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In This Issue

Editor's Notes
Spotlight — On Writing Well
Where were you when the lights went out? — Make sure you're ready for the unexpected
How An Introvert Can Survive Giving A Presentation — Planning ahead makes a difference
What's New! — Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
Marketplace — Resources & Services

Editor's Notes

Happy Autumn!!! I hope that you managed to escape Isabel's path. Here in Connecticut we were lucky. Despite earlier predictions, Isabel did little more than bring us heavy wind for a day. Good thing, I think August's massive blackout provided enough excitement for awhile.

Last month's blackout inspired this issue's focus: Planning Ahead. When it comes to managing your career it's essential to plan for the unexpected (Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?). If your inbox is overflowing a little organization can help you avoid "communication chaos" (Email Overload). And when you're gearing up to give a presentation you'll find that "mental" preparation is as important as rehearsing. Particularly, if you're in Introvert (How An Introvert Can Survive Giving A Presentation).

While you're in the Planning Ahead mind set, consider your communication skills. Are your reports clear and concise? Or do you ramble? If you're planning to get ahead in any business, pick up a copy of this issue's Spotlight: On Writing Well by William Zinsser. It's a favorite among writers and savvy business people everywhere.

Please take a minute to answer this month's Jobs & Economy Poll. I'll publish the results in an upcoming newsletter. And be sure to take a look at the expert answers in our What's New section below for tips on how to approach a previous employer and advice on starting your own business.

Have a suggestion? Please send your comments to me at arichmond@career-ntelligence.com.

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See you next month!

It's your life, make the most of it :)

Annette Richmond

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Learning the Craft

Everybody thinks they can write. And the truth is they can. Unfortunately, many people also believe that haphazardly slapping their ideas down on paper is good enough. It's not. Writing well takes time, discipline and lots of practice.

Whether you're a professional or fledgling writer, On Writing Well, The classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser can help you become a better one. We have two copies of Zinsser's book in our house. One is an old dog-eared copy from my days as an English major. The other is a recent edition that one of my husband's past employers gave to every executive on the payroll. It's that good.

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Unlike many writing guides, On Writing Well is engaging and informative. Beginning with basic writing principles, Zinsser covers everything from eliminating the clutter in your writing to conducting an interview to developing your voice. In Part III, he discusses several types of writing including: technology, travel and humor. There's also a section on business writing.

The Sound of Your Voice is my favorite chapter. Here Zinsser suggests ways to develop your writer's voice. In the process, he points out several common writing snafus. He begins with this advice, "Don't alter your voice to fit your subject. Develop one voice that readers will recognize when they hear it on the page, a voice that's enjoyable not only in its musical line but in its avoidance of sounds that would cheapen its tone: breeziness and condescension and clichés."

On Writing Well is a must read for anyone who wants to be a better writer. If your copy is gathering dust on your bookshelf, it's probably time to take it down and read it again. Your writing will be better for it.

(Recommend your favorite book or movie for a Spotlight by clicking here or sending an email to me at arichmond@career-intelligence.com)


Where were you when the lights went out?	back to top

Make sure you're ready for the unexpected in your career

By Annette Richmond, MA

Where were you when the lights went out? We lose power fairly often in Fairfield County. Usually, it's only a brief inconvenience. However, one Thursday in August proved different for us and 50 million of our neighbors.

Were you one of those who lost power? How did the blackout affect you? Did you spend the evening sitting in the dark? Were you disconnected to the outside world? Counting the minutes till the power was restored? Read More


How an Introvert Can Survive Giving a Presentation	back to top

Planning ahead makes a difference

By Susan Dunn, MA

Around 10% of us are introverts (though even Jung proposed it was the rare person who was 100% introverted 100% of the time), but nevertheless the world is more neatly arranged for the extravert. Introverts can be excellent salespeople and also presenters (as can extraverts), but they do it differently. If you are one and do public speaking, or manage one who does, here are some tips. Read More

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Additional Articles New! — Email Overload Taking The Overwhelm Out Of Email by Monica Ricci

"By the year 2000, we'll have paperless offices." Isn't that what many people were thinking and saying thirty years ago? Electronic mail came along and the prediction threatened to come true of messages whizzing back and forth with no paper involved. It was a technological dream come true. However, we've traded one problem for another. Read More

Ask the Expert If you're an artist and have wondered about how to handle your business recordkeeping, small business advisor Dawn Rivers-Baker has some advice for you. Wondering how to deal with returning to work at a previous employer? Resume expert Annemarie Cross answers one reader's question. To post your question visit Ask Our Experts.

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