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  Subject: Self-introduction email Dear Professor Blackstone I am writing this email in hoping for you to get to know me better. My name is Muhammad Dzuhair, but you may address me as Dzu, as you always do. I graduated with a diploma in civil engineering at Singapore Polytechnic and currently pursuing a bachelor’s of the same course at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). When I was young, I was always intrigued by the majestic buildings and fascinating skyscrapers located at the central district area. My interest in engineering grew even more when I realized it pays the bill. As a person I am pragmatic. Having this personality trait aids me greatly in my course of study because engineering has a straight-forward and methodical approach. In terms of communication strengths, I am loud and a confident speaker. During my national service, I served as a firefighting officer and I am responsible for a group of men under my command. As a leader, it is detrimental for me to project

 “Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000) My thoughts: Communicating effectively is an essential skill every graduates should acquire. In the working world, communication can help foster a good working relationship between colleagues and supervisors which can in turn improve morale and efficiency. Moreover, good communication skills are essential so that information can be passed more accurately and quickly.