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Dear Professor Kim,

To be a successful person in the business world, there are many characteristics, traits, and skills one needs to have. Even though every single person is different, when it comes to professionalism it takes these key characteristics, traits, and skills to succeed in one’s career.

The ambition to succeed, talk with pride and confidence, and lastly business etiquette are all key to becoming successful in the business environment. The ambition or drive to succeed in anything one puts their mind into is always motivational to advance in life. Thinking of creative ways to improve on anything a person does is the best drive to be excel in life. By aspiring to achieve the best to one’s ability, it becomes a habit and a mindset that will advance a person starting from a bottom employee to a respectful business position.

The amount of confidence a person carries and how they speak counts as their initial impressions to others. By holding one’s head held high and carrying self-confidence in the corporate environment, it conveys a more positive image of oneself. Higher division managers feel more comfortable with those that are confident in their work. By carrying around confidence in the way a person talks, it provides a certain degree of the way they handle each situation. The work that a person does and the company he or she works for all reflect on how a person assesses and represents themselves and their company in front of others.  The last important characteristic and skill to have in the corporate business environment is to have business etiquette. Business manners are an important ingredient to success by keeping a person’s reputation honorable. First impressions always make a difference, from the way someone dresses to their handshakes, business manners benefit or cause harm to a person’s career. The small things as introducing yourself, addressing others with respect, and making eye contact during conversations are all helpful ways to leave a lasting impression on others.

Having the right amount of aggressive and passive personalities when it comes to business environments is what will help allow someone to become successful. The most appropriate time to be passive is when communicating with colleagues and higher division managers. The time to be aggressive is when it comes to the work a person puts into their job and being forward when it comes to handling difficult situations. Finding the appropriate time to be passive and aggressive environment will be beneficial to get a step ahead in life.  I believe I have the traits I listed above, but not to all its entirety. I know that I do not have enough of a drive to become successful in things I do, but I am willing to change that now. By putting more effort and energy into every assignment or situation I have in life, I will create a habit for myself to be more focused and driven to advance in my career. I have only some confidence when it comes to talking about myself or about the work I have done. I have weaknesses, such as public communication and presentation skills, that I intend to work on even after this class to prepare me for my career. With experience in life and in the corporate business environment, these traits and skills will be advantageous for me to succeed. By learning the necessary tools you have showed me and having the right attitude, I now know how to have business etiquette, find a motivating factor in my life to be ambitious, and lastly talk with my head held high to my colleagues and managers with confidence. All of these skills and characteristics will advance me in my work and life positions.

Best wishes,

Cedes Vo