BUSN 499: Professional Communication Skills and E-Portfolio Report

This report analyzes the key elements of professional communication as taught in the BUSN 499 course, focusing on the practical application of skills in the business world. It covers the importance of resumes and cover letters in showcasing qualifications, highlighting how these documents serve to introduce a candidate to potential employers and communicate their skills effectively. The report also discusses the significance of business presentations in conveying reports and proposals, emphasizing the formal language and professional etiquette necessary for effective communication. Furthermore, it addresses the evolving landscape of professional branding, including the increasing importance of e-portfolios in demonstrating a candidate's strengths and experiences in a digital format. The report concludes by emphasizing the value of the course in preparing students for future professional interactions and career advancement.

The BUSN 499 course has been instrumental in teaching the professional way to present
oneself in their future careers. The course taught me some great insights into the professional
world and taught me the art of writing a resume, cover letter and other professional resources
which takes me a step closer to the professional world. The art of communicating in the
professional world has been taught through this course, and it will be extremely beneficial in
projecting myself as a brand in my future aspirations.
The course learning and lessons have been largely based upon the creation of resume, cover
letter, and business presentations among others. All these resources are directed towards the
way communication are done in the business world. The lessons learned in this course will
help me to communicate in my future role in the professional world, and has taught me the art
of how to present myself in a professional manner.
The resume and cover letter is a crucial component for applying for a job in the market. With
the help of the resume, my qualifications and experiences will be communicated to the
prospective employer. Additionally, my strengths and other skills will also be mentioned
which will provide knowledge to the employer that I am suitable for the particular position.
The cover letter has the ability to capture the attention of the prospective employers from
other candidates who have applied for the job. In the cover letter, I will mention the other
necessary soft skills and qualification gained which will make me stand out from the other
applicants.
The business presentations are a great way to deliver a report or business proposal to the
targeted audience. Presentations and reports are a vital part of the business world, and the
assignment has provided me the needed exposure required for the tasks which can come to
use in my future role as a professional executive. The language incorporated in the
presentation as largely formal, and denotes the professional etiquette required for in the
business setup.
In the business world, the presentation of the strength of the candidate in the job market and
the business world is crucial to present themselves as a brand. With the progress in the
technology and the advent of digital world, the traditional resume and the cover letter is
losing its impact. The employers and business associates are more interested in viewing the e-
portfolio of the candidate and their partners on the digital platform. The e-portfolio works as
a mini website of a person and provided the readers a rich experience of going through the
previous work and experiences of the candidate in a vibrant format. With the help of the e-
portfolio, I can exhibit my strengths and assets to potential clients and employers.
To conclude, the course has been a great resource to learn the style of communicating and
presenting myself in the corporate world in the future. The lessons learned during this course
is a rich resource of communication with my prospective employer and the business
associates with whom I expect to work in the future.