Effective Communication Skills (Post #1)

Communication is the bridge in any relationships. It may be a casual chat with a friend, work discussion between project teams or even school discussions with professors. This daily affair of transmitting information from one individual to another can be a very complex process due to the various communication barriers involved.

As a student, it is tremendously important to communicate effectively especially in school projects. Everyone has different working styles and working in a team situation requires frequent and open communication. Conflicts arise easily when individuals cannot get their idea across or misinterpret each others’ feelings. Coherent verbal projection allows gradual progression of project work leading to success and happy partnership. Written communication also affects our academic performance especially in formal writing, scientific research report writing or written examinations.

As I step into the working environment, effective communication skills in the workplace are vital. Written communication is important during the search of my first job. The first impressions I can provide from my resume and job application letter determines the possibility of recruitment. Good writing skills are imperative as work requires various methods of written communication. It projects our professionalism and helps increase communication accuracy. Effective communication would play a key factor to the success of one’s career because it is an essential component against interpersonal, intergroup and intragroup relationship. Good communication between the people I’ll be working with enables a better rapport and understanding thus creating a harmonious working environment. Oral skills are utmost important during interviews, dealing with colleagues and bosses and work presentations.

We’re connecting with people every day and it is important to maintain healthy relationships. Adapting effective communication skills enhances my ability to share information with the people around and to understand their thoughts and feelings. It allows me to be more expressive and impressive to reach out to a larger social network.

First Unofficial Post

Update* 25th Jan 2008 11:26pm: This is just a casual entry. So friends, please do not take this entry into account. The real assignment 1 blog post will be up by Wednesday.

Although it's not my first time blogging, it's definitely the first time I've serious reasons to blog. Grins* This is just a testing entry, making sure that the comment box works and the blog is pleasant to any willing visitors' eyes including the most important blogging buddies!

There's many reasons for taking up this module, Professional Communication ES2007s.

1) This is my last semester and i hope that i would be prepared for the working society especially during the worst recession since.

2) After being a Science student for 6 years, i've totally lost touch on written communication.

3) There's no reason not to take this module.

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Mel signing off and wishes everyone a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year in advance!