Looking back at my first blog post, I have emphasized that communication is an important tool for a successful society. Furthermore, I have even talked about the verbal and non verbal cues. When I wrote my first blog I was not quite sure about how these things are applied in the society. But as I gone through the 12 weeks of this course, I have gained insight of how really communication is important. In essence, I learned that effective communication is not just about the exchange of information, ideas and feelings; it is also about understanding and being understood in verbal and nonverbal messages. I learned that even the way of delivering a single word is very important for an effective communication. For example, in oral presentations the appropriate volume and speed are essential.
For 12 weeks of this course, the part which I felt that it was really useful was “Job search communication”. I understand that even the pattern of writing a resume depends greatly on its outcome for a particular job. As I view my resumes which were written prior to this course and also after this course, I came to know that this course has really enhanced my skills to a great extent. Another advantage, I gained from ES course is the opportunity to do a survey report. Even though the report was a bit stressful for me, this experience helps me to broaden my skills of how to do a survey and also to write a long formal report. I also had the opportunity to get new friends through this module. Moreover the videos shown in class help me a bit to estimate the difference of good and bad ways of communication. This course has helped me overcome my fear of communication a bit.
On the whole, I feel that this module is absolutely beneficial for all students specially graduating students. Even though this course has high workload, I was really happy that I learned things which were very essential for my future career.
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ReplyDeleteWe finished our project and presentation successfully with our strong efforts.
All the best for your future!!!!!!
Hi Aishath,
ReplyDeleteLike you, my resumes and application letters had a totally different look before and after the course! I guess that due to the fact that most of us are graduating either this or next year, the topic of job search and job communication probably benefitted almost all of us.
All the best!
Hey Nish,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the part "Job Search Communication" that you mentioned. It really did help me to improve in writing a more effective resume. Most of us have learnt how to outline our skills and experience and to impress our future employers during the interview.
By the way, it was great to be in the same group as you and Zaw! In overall, we have done a really good job in completing the 22-page long report despite some of the obstacles we encountered.
Lastly, I would like to wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteSimilar to Hong Quan, my resume look quite different before and after I took this module. But what is different from him is that, I must admit, I have absolutely no clues on how to write application letter prior to attending this course. Therefore, I would say that the job search communication being covered in this course is beneficial, especially to students who are in their final years. But of course, students of other academic years are also recommended to take up this course as there are others life long skills that we can learn.
In addition, you have brought up a good point, "the heavy workload". Like you, I have learnt a lot and benefited from this course. So, I guess that the time and effort spent on the various assignments, survery report, blogposts, are worthwhile.=)
All the best for you future endeavours.
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Hi Aishath,
ReplyDeleteIn your blog post you mentioned that this module has helped reduce your fear of communication by a little bit. I share the same sentiments as you because I always feel nervous whenever I have to communicate with another party in a formal situation, such as during a job interview or an oral presentation. I am always nervous and afraid that the other party will not understand the message that I am trying to bring across to him or her. However, this module has taught me that if I am able to communicate effectively, others would understand what I am trying to say. Hence, there would not be a need to be afraid that people will not understand my message. I
As you continue learning more about communication even after this module is over, I believe that you will be able to build more confidence in yourself and overcome whatever fear that you have in communication.
All the best to you!!!
Thanks all for the comments.
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