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StumbleUpon. These are the books that Princeton, Harvard and Yale professors think you should read. What to read this year.REUTERS/Mike Segar College professors dole out an incredible amount of required reading to their students.

These are the books that Princeton, Harvard and Yale professors think you should read

But what if they could only choose one book? When asked, professors at America's most prestigious colleges — those in the top 10, according to US News & World Report — shared with Business Insider the single book they think every student should read in 2017. The topics of the books spanned issues from politics to social science to Shakespearean literature. Read on to see what professors from schools like Princeton, Harvard, and Yale think you should read this year. Jill Abramson, Harvard: 'The Paranoid Style in American Politics,' by Richard Hofstadter Abramson, a former executive editor of The New York Times and current Harvard English lecturer, recommends students read Richard Hofstadter's "The Paranoid Style in American Politics," first published in 1964.

James Berger, Yale: 'Orfeo,' by Richard Powers. Uk.businessinsider. Mar. 2, 2017, 2:10 PM 5,428 Something happened while we were trying to play your video!

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Click replay or simply reload your page. For most people, becoming a millionaire by 30 is not an easy task. However, it can be done with the right mindset. Here are 5 tips from people who became millionaires at a young age, as well as those who have studied hundreds of self-made millionaires. Original Reporting by Yu Han. Dimensions of Body Language. Table Of Contents Introduction 1.

Dimensions of Body Language

Understanding Body Language Basics. Resume cheat sheet. Uk.businessinsider. 10 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in January. If a career change is on your mind, we know it’s not the easiest thing in the world to find a company you can feel at home at—which is why The Muse is here to help!

10 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in January

We’ve rounded up some great companies that are looking to hire like crazy this month. Businessinsider. 5 things to say instead of 'sorry' Flickr/ITU Pictures I recently came across a Pantene ad that went viral in June.

5 things to say instead of 'sorry'

Besides highlighting the flawless and beautiful hair of the actresses, it features multiple situations where women unnecessarily say “sorry” — a verbal tic that, for many women, has become entrenched in everyday conversation. In scene after scene of the ad, women are shown apologizing for a series of silly reasons. It becomes clear the women should not be remorseful.

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Besides highlighting the flawless and beautiful hair of the actresses, it features multiple situations where women unnecessarily say “sorry”—a verbal tic that, for many women, has become entrenched in everyday conversation. In scene after scene of the ad, women are shown apologizing for a series of silly reasons. It becomes clear the women should not be remorseful. Lifehack. You send people signals all day, without paying attention to them.

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The way you move your eyes, the way you shake a hand and so on. Effective E-mail Communication. What this handout is about This handout is intended to help students, faculty, and University professionals learn to communicate more effectively using e-mail.

Effective E-mail Communication

It can help you determine when e-mail is and is not an efficient way of communicating and write e-mail that successfully conveys your message to your intended audience. Background Although e-mail is a valuable communication tool, its widespread use in academic and business settings has introduced some new challenges for writers. Effective E-mail Communication. Writing clear emails: Asking somebody to do something. How many of your emails are asking somebody to do something?

Writing clear emails: Asking somebody to do something

And do you spend too much time thinking about exactly what to write and how to structure your email? Then read on and learn how to save time while writing clear emails. So many of the emails we write are for a handful of simple reasons, and by relying on a model you can avoid wasting time thinking how to start, what to write and how to structure your email.

Businessinsider. Start With Why > Tools. 185 Powerful Verbs That Will Make Your Resume Awesome. Led… Handled… Managed… Responsible for… Most resume bullet points start with the same words. Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over—to the point where they’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your accomplishments. So, let’s get a little more creative, shall we? 11 Writing Tools to Help You Stand Out from Competitors. This article — a sequel to “16 Tools to Improve Your Writing” — contains a list of eleven resources designed to enhance the caliber of your writing, generate more inbound traffic to your website, and set your business apart from the competition.

11 Writing Tools to Help You Stand Out from Competitors

Businessinsider. In one week, I’ve dramatically improved my professional communication skills. Yes, I know, that’s a big claim—but it’s true. And the best part is that the changes I made were simple. I cut three words from my vocabulary: “actually,” “sorry,” and “me.” 1. Actually My inspiration for getting rid of “actually” was Carolyn Kopprasch, Chief Happiness Officer at Buffer, who wrote a great blog post on the word. 10 Tips For Your Office Job. 1. Talk to the “dick” or “bitch” of the office. They are generally nicer than you think and their reputation is primarily hearsay. Or they are, in fact, that shitty person you should probably avoid. Either way, you should know firsthand.

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