Speak Professionally

Telephone calls can make a strong impression.  Photo: Flickr How to Speak Professionally on the Phone from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit How many times have you spoken with someone on the phone and thought to yourself how unprofessional they were? Make sure others are not saying the same about you. Steps Answer the phone in as few rings as possible. No one likes to be made to wait. Identify yourself and the company you work for (if at work) as soon as you answer. "Thank you for calling wikiHow, this is John speaking." Always assume someone from your ... Read Full Story

The best thing about blogging and reaching out to the world is the fact that the world often reaches back. Shortly after posting my Vocabulary Building article, I was contacted by Faiza Kahn regarding his recently launched Vocabulary building site: WordAhead.com . I am pleased that Faiza took time to share this excellent resource with me and feel honored that he asked me to review it. In my last vocabulary-related post I had some reservations about recommending BrainyFlix …I loved the concept, but worried about the content students might include when given the freedom to create and post their own vocabulary-related videos (OK, so ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Speak Professionally". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story