Before ES2007S, I was truly worried. I was worried about what to expect when I graduate. With the constant reminders by the NUS Career Centre and my peers, I am aware of the dire need to learn how to "market" myself so as to get employed.
I confessed, on the first day of lesson, that I took ES2007S because I needed a module to clear my unrestricted elective requirements. Never would I have expected to learn so much from the course of Professional Communication. Some of my peers who had taken this module commented that it is truly a helpful module. Initially, I thought "aren't all modules helpful?" but the application for this module to the real world is definitely on another level from the other modules I have taken throughout my three years in NUS. Not only did this module cover segments which I was insecure about but it gave me additional confidence in myself that I could be equally as competitive as every other soon-to-be graduates.
Having learnt tips and tricks to résumé and cover letter writing, I have been given the chance by potential employers to go for interviews. In addition, upon brushing up my skills on effective professional email crafting, I believe I had impressed some recipients of my emails. When I went for an interview today, I was less nervous than I was in the past. I would like to attribute my confidence to the fact that learning about nonverbal cues and the management of my communication skills did allow me to leave a good impression on the potential employer.
Other than the skills that I mentioned above, in time to come, the proposal writing and presentation skills are definitely going to come in handy. Persuasiveness is an aspect that I have not been able to achieve all this while because I tend to talk about things in a way that is "as a matter of fact" and often people are not convinced. With the skills learnt, I will continue to put them to good use and I believe I can better persuade others to agree with my viewpoint in time to come.
What sets ES2007S apart from other modules is that the application of the skills learnt is far more relevant even in our daily lives. I am extremely glad to have been part of this class of ES2007S group 6. Class time was always constructive and lively. I truly enjoyed myself.
Thank you all for making a difference in my life.
PS. Can someone send me the photos we took the other day? I don't have a facebook account (by choice).
It is nice to read your reflection. I can see that you really learned a lot of things from this module and I hope you could fully apply them in the future. You have a nice voice and presentation skills.
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I really like your personality =). Oh, one more thing, try to get to know more people if there is an opportunity, you will be surprised.
Keep in contact. I hope we could have an chance to work together in the future, it is really nice to work with you.
I wish you all the very best Shu Wen in all your future communication efforts. Do keep learning and improving yourself though- it's a lifelong process - you might have guessed by now:))
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