2_GungonJ

Dear Professor Kim,

It is important for me to grasp and apply great communication skills in business. Having a proper tone in the many different situations that involves a business can be advantageous to the company as well as yourself. In a work environment, etiquettes, verbal and nonverbal cues, and confidences are strong characteristics of presenting communication. Another effective communication tool in business is writing. Business letters, formal or informal, are composed every day to inform employees, coworkers, and management about news, statistics, and other engagements. I’m taking your class to develop a talent of communicating professionally in business. As I define my strengths and weakness in communication, I hope to have a better understanding in the areas that I need to improve.

One of my strengths, in relations to your class, is communicating on an interpersonal level. I can connect with people by talking to them about hobbies, past events, and other similarities we might share. I am an attentive listener. I notice the verbal and nonverbal difference by the mannerisms a person display. In a small group or team, I am very outgoing. I share ideas and involve people in doing their best. Also, I believe in positive reinforcements, and encouragements will only benefit performance within our setting. I’m respectful and I follow the etiquettes of my surroundings.

Talking to a large audience is one weakness of mine. Sometimes, I speak softly and I have trouble projecting my voice towards the back of the class. Also, I start to feel nervous the longer I’m in front of the audience. I start saying “like” and “um” much more than usual. If the environment seems overwhelming for me to handle, I tend to be timid. When it comes to writing, my facts and points are cluttered and lack parallelism. Writing a business letter should be written with formality. These are all the areas I feel I need to strongly improve. By putting myself in more situational exercises that involves speaking professionally towards a larger group, I can get accustomed to the environment, and will be more confident.

Taking your class was definitely the right choice to improve my communication skills towards the business world. The proper techniques I will acquire at the end of your class, will give me confidence as my weaknesses develop into strengths. This is my first step in having a solid understanding of effective communication. I look forward to an enjoyable fall quarter.

Your student,

John Gungon