WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1: Write a one-page letter in block format
explaining your c
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1: Write a one-page letter in block format explaining your career
goal two years out. A one page letter is approximately three paragraphs, includes a greeting
and salutation as well as clear points in each paragraph.In your letter, discuss your
credibility (why/how you are qualified to achieve this goal), your specific plans to achieve
your goal, what communication skills you expect to rely on along the way, and how
communicating across cultures might play a role in these plans.Consider the following
questions:Why do you want to achieve this goal? Where did the idea come from? I want to
be a successful spa owner eventually. I have been an esthetician for a few years now just
working out of my houseWhat strengths do you have that will help you along the way?How
will this career change impact your life and future goals? Give me the opportunity to make
my own work schedule and have more flexibility in my lifeDoes the city of new Orleans in
particular impact your career goal? Yes, this city is very into beauty and trendsWhat steps
have you already taken to achieve this goal? I do lashes, waxings, and facials out my own
homeWhat obstacles do you foresee and what plans to you have to overcome them?Where
do you work? I am a physical therapy tech and I do lashesWhy are you taking Business
Communications? To better understand how the business world worksWhy do you think
honesty and integrity are part of credibility?How do you believe your personal skills as an
introvert/extrovert or blue/green/red/hub (see p. 49 or 73 in your textbook) will help you
in your interpersonal communication?What is an interesting and unique fact about
yourself? I am trying to start my own esthetics and lash business, I have traveled all over the
worldWhat other cultures might you come into contact with?A few key items to remember
for your assignment:The font should be Times New Roman 12-point.The printed version
(single spaced) should fit on one page.The email must include a clear subject line, salutation,
closing, and signature.The assignment should not be an attachment to the email; it should
be in the body of the message.The printed copy of your assignment, including the peer
critique, should have the final version on the top, with all pages clipped together.