Today I had my last class for Comm 299, and if I could, I would really love to learn further about searching for job opportunities and how to grab attention from employers. For me, the most valuable skill I have acquired from the Comm 299 is how to create opportunities for my career. Before I took Comm 299, I never knew that there were so many ways to approach my employers, make connections and seek job opportunities. One of the most interesting techniques I learned in the course is to propose a new job to the employers and convince or motivate them to create that position just for me. I also learn a lot of useful websites such as linked-in from Comm 299, and I think those websites will be very useful for creating opportunities for my career.
Of course, Comm 299 also taught me solid ways and knowledge of writing a resume and cover letter. These basic skills are required to apply for jobs, so if it was not for Comm 299, my resume and cover letter would probably get disregarded because of formats, and thus I would not even be considered for the position. As a result, these skills are basic yet critical skills.
Another important lesson I learned from the course is what kinds of personal quality are appealing in the business world. I now know that I have to be confident, genuine, self-engaged and passionate. These qualities are the ones that will gain me the attention of potential employers. The course also gave me the encouragement I needed to build up these qualities and this become a successful business person in the future.