Textbooks we use in our CMNS Department: 1. Business Communication Essentials, Fifth Canadian Edition, By: Courtland L. Bovee; John V. Thill; Jean A. Scribner Publisher: Pearson Canada Print ISBN: 9780135285657, 0135285658 Print ISBN: 9780135285657, 0135285658 eText ISBN: 9780135285725, 0135285720 eText ISBN: 9780135285725, 0135285720 Edition: 5th Copyright year: 2020 2. Communicating for Results, A Canadian Student’s…
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An example of a professional mail for your Professor
To: From: Subject line: Clarification Request Dear Tanya, This is Jane Doe from CMNS 1234, Section 001. I’m writing to ask for your clarification on a comment you made on my post last week. In response to the discussion question: What’s the difference between academic writing and business writing, I wrote: ‘One is concise and…
Example of a Job-Lead Request Email
Subject line: New Career Opportunities Hi Tanya, Hope you’re keeping safe during this COVID era. Thought I’d just drop you a line to reach out to see if you’re aware of any career opportunities in customer service management. Just in case you hear of anything, I figured I’d just go ahead and let you know…
Example of a Resume
Jane K. Doe 604.823.9251 • Vancouver, CA V8L 5H1 • janekdoe@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/janedoe PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYSelf-motivated, organized, resourceful customer service professional with over six years of experience troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints and identifying customers’ needs. Expertise in nurturing relationships with key accounts while interfacing with diverse clients. WORK EXPERIENCE Turn it Around – New Westminster,…
Cover Letter Hacks
If you want to know how to write an amazing cover letter that recruiters will love, this video will show you how.
An Example of a Cover Letter that you can Modify
1234 Noboby’s Land North Vancouver BC, V3H 1K1 July 28, 2020 Ms. Sally Jessy North Shore Multicultural Society207-123 East 15th StreetNorth Vancouver, BCV7L 2P7 Dear Ms. Jessy: Re: Position as ESL instructor After learning from my friend and your employee, Joe Brown, about the outstanding work that is being done at the North Shore Multicultural…
Four Types of Attention-grabbers for Cover Letters
The following are examples of attention-grabbers for cover letters. Of course, these can be shortened. Example: First time you used the company’s product or service. I still remember the first time I walked into Vancity as a new immigrant in Canada. I was initially overwhelmed by your imposing infrastructure until I was approached by one…
Advice for College students from Prof
This video will provide some useful tips for college students who are unsure of finishing strong at the end of the semester.
Speech Outline (You CAN’T go wrong if you use this template.)
Specific Purpose: Tell me in one sentence what you are looking to accomplish with this speech. (e.g. At the end of my speech, the audience will … be aware of the six steps they must take in they want to fly a kite.) Central Idea/Thesis Statement/Premise/Main idea: One sentence that clearly summarizes the main…
How to Find Good Speech Topics
Want to know how to find good speech topics? Well, this video will help you to come up with some quick and easy ideas.