Should you or shouldn’t you? There is nothing like sharing a good laugh during a serious presentation. And nothing worse than humor that backfires. No wonder so many people shy away from humor altogether. Yet…you want to give it a try. OK, then, here are some guidelines to help you decide when and how to …
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How Much Do TikTok Ads Cost? 2024 Pricing Explained
TikTok took its time to start a proper ad program, which pushed brands to find other ways to get noticed on the app. This led influencer marketing and branded promotions to take off on TikTok. While TikTok began to try out advertising in 2020, it wasn’t until 2022 that their ad efforts picked up steam. …
How not to communicate to others. The following are some pretty important rules about how Technical Writers should and should not communicate. Part 1 will be about how Technical Writers should not communicate and Part 2 will be about how they should communicate. Writers who cannot communicate in a professional manner will not get to …
Listening is a huge part of our daily life, both at work and at home. How good a listener are you–really? Because we rarely if ever give it any special attention, we might not be as good at listening as we would like to think we are! Here are some pointers that can help you …
Some Technical Writers like to use numbers in dividing up sections within a document and some do not. Some documents require it and some do not. What method is best? Sequencing information by using numerals or alphabetical letters: ensures that the reader follows precise directions, makes the content easier to read, and makes it easier …
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your child is to save him from financial failure. Teach your child to combat the powerful influence of advertisers and avoid the debt cycle.
Presenting? Don’t obsess over how to stand and move in order to project confidence; follow these guidelines and you will look—and feel confident when you speak. Stand tall from the ribcage; this looks confident–strong yet relaxed. Keep your head straight but not rigid. Plant your feet, weight distributed evenly between both feet and place your …
How do you interview for a technical writing position? It’s not only bringing samples of your work, it’s also being able to communicate about how you created your documents. Go through the following checklist to be prepared: Knowledge – Speak about: Tools or applications that you have worked with or that you are familiar with …
