Week 7

Part One

Think about a time when you met someone in a professional setting (job fair, interview, networking event, or even class). Respond to the following questions:

• What communication behaviors made a good or not-so-good first impression?
• After completing the textbook reading, consider the communication climate: How did the communication climate affect the situation?
• After completing the , what lessons can Emma apply as she prepares to introduce herself to employers?

Part tWO

Think about your personal voice as a writer. How do you balance sounding like yourself while also being professional and respectful in academic or workplace settings? Share an example of how you have adjusted your tone for a particular assignment or communication.