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Assignment 1: Formal Letter (Descriptive Reflection)

Dear Professor Brad   I am Teo Rue Hong from your effective communication class (T3) and the purpose of this email is to give you my self-introduction. I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a diploma in integrated facility management. I majored in the hospitality sector and it ignited my passion for pursuing a degree in the sustainable infrastructure engineering (building services) programme offered by the Singapore Institute of Technology.    During my polytechnic days, I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to work at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore. I have discovered my strength in communication will be my ability to strike a conversation with people of all backgrounds. Having worked at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, I learned to be comfortable and professional while conversing with my guests. I have spoken to guests of various nationalities throughout my 5 months of internship.    As for my weakness, it will have to be in the...

The Importance of Communication Skills for Engineers

  Task 3: tasked to rewrite in my own words “While all engineers should have good communication skills, global engineers face additional challenges, making effective communication an imperative.” Debra Kraft, Careers Content Writer, Demand Media (2016) In my own words:  Effective communication has become a staple in the world of global engineering due to cultural and diversification challenges.