Business and Technical English (ENG201)
Spring 2011
Assignment # 1
Total Marks: 15
Due Date: April 12, 2011
Objective:
To assess students’ understanding of the course and to prepare them for practical application of communication skills through writing practices.
Instructions:
1. Late assignments will not be accepted.
2. If the file is corrupt or problematic, it will be marked zero.
3. Plagiarism will never be tolerated. Plagiarism occurs when a student uses work done by someone else as if it was his or her own; however, taking the ideas from different sources and to express it in your own words will be encouraged.
4. No assignment will be accepted via e-mail.
5. The file should be in Word doc form; the font color should be preferably black and font size can be 12 Times New Roman.
Question No.1 (10)
A well reputed Multinational Company urgently requires Computer Trainers. Post-graduate degree & experience in the relevant field is required. Competence in communication skills is a must. Applications along with detailed resume should reach by 20th April 2011 to 843, CII Gulberg Lahore.
Question No.2 (5)
Make the following statements concise:
1. Legislators are already in the process of reviewing the statutes.
2. This policy has a tendency to isolate some communities.
3. In my opinion, this wasteful policy ought to be revoked.
4. There were many factors that influenced his decision to become a teacher.
5. They played a football game that was exhaustive.
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Solution:
Question No. 1 Answer:
March 21, 2011
Mr. (Name of receipent)
Director of Marketing (Designation of Person)
VUsolutions, Inc. Lahore (Name of the Company & address)
Dear Mr. ......:
Opening: The first paragraph must spark the employer's interest. State your reason for writing, making sure to identify the position or type of work for which you are applying. I am writing to express my interest in... I will graduate from Virtual University in May, 2011 with a B.A. in... Also, indicate how you heard about the opening...which was advertised in The Jung News Paper... State why you are interested in working for this
particular employer. The research position at ABC, Inc. is particularly interesting to me because...
Middle: The middle one or two paragraphs is your opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer. State your capacity to succeed in the specific field or position. My qualifications are based on a combination of... Emphasize your key qualifications.
Tie in pertinent information gained from your research about the position or organization.
Remember, your resume states what you have done; the cover letter must integrate this with what you have learned. Include a final sentence which summarizes the strength of your candidacy.
These experiences demonstrate my ability to...
Closing: In this paragraph, state clearly what happens next. Provide the employer with additional information and again emphasize your career objective. Enclosed is my resume for your review... In most cases indicate that you will call the employer to arrange an interview. I will contact your office...to arrange an interview... Keep the initiative on your side. Include contact information should your cover letter and resume become separated. If you need additional information, please call me at... Thank you.
Sincerely,
Question No.2 Answer (5)
Make the following statements concise:
1. Legislators are already in the process of reviewing the statutes.
Legislators are already in the process of reviewing the statutes.
2. This policy has a tendency to isolate some communities.
The policy has, in a manner of speaking, begun to Balkanize the more rural parts
of our state.
3. In my opinion, this wasteful policy ought to be revoked.
In my opinion, thisThis wasteful policy ought to be revoked.
4. There were many factors that influenced his decision to become a teacher.
There were many factors that influenced his decision to become a teacher.
5. They played a football game that was exhaustive.
They played an exhaustive football game.
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Question No.1 (10)
A well reputed Multinational Company urgently requires Computer Trainers. Postgraduate degree & experience in the relevant field is required. Competence in communication skills is a must. Applications along with detailed resume should reach by 20th April 2011 to 843, CII Gulberg Lahore.
Answer:-
Suggested Cover Letter
March 21, 2011
Mr. -----------
Director of Marketing (Designation of Person)
ABC, Inc. Lahore(Name of the Company & address)
Dear Mr. -----
Opening: The first paragraph must spark the employer's interest. State your reason for writing, making sure to identify the position or type of work for which you are applying.
I am writing to express my interest in... I will graduate from Virtual University in May, 2011 with a B.A. in... Also, indicate how you heard about the opening...which was advertised in The Jung News Paper... State why you are interested in working for this particular employer. The research position at ABC, Inc. is particularly interesting to me because...
Middle: The middle one or two paragraphs is your opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer. State your capacity to succeed in the specific field or position.
My qualifications are based on a combination of... Emphasize your key qualifications. Tie in pertinent information gained from your research about the position or organization.
Remember, your resume states what you have done; the cover letter must integrate this with what you have learned. Include a final sentence which summarizes the strength of your candidacy. These experiences demonstrate my ability to...
Closing: In this paragraph, state clearly what happens next. Provide the employer with additional information and again emphasize your career objective. Enclosed is my resume for your review... In most cases indicate that you will call the employer to arrange an interview. I will contact your office...to arrange an interview... Keep the initiative on your side.
Include contact information should your cover letter and resume become separated. If you need additional information, please call me at... Thank you.
Sincerely,
(4 Spaces)
(Remember to sign your name)
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Q No.1 Punctuate the following sentences correctly: (5)
Answer: There are three choices in this life. Be good, get good or give up How wonderful this news is! Levin wanted friendship and got friendliness. He wanted steak and they offered Spam. Where are you going right now? Our labors in life, learning, earning and yearning are also our reasons for living.
Q No.2 Write a detailed note on listening skill and how you can be a better listener.
Answer: Listening:
Definition: “A technique for improving understanding of what is being said by taking into account how something is said and the nonverbal signs and body language that accompany it.”
Explanation: Listening plays an important role in business level and non-business tasks. Listening supports effective relationship within the organization enhances the organization’s delivery of products. Listening grows from both aspects internal and external forces. It shows good management with customers when it serves. Hearing is a physical ability while listening is a skill. Listening skills allow one to make sense of and understand what another person is saying. So, a good listener will be a good speaker.
Types of Listening: The three types of listening differ not only in purposes.
> The goal of content listening is to understand and retain information imparted by a speaker. Clear that increasing your vocabulary will increase your potential for better understanding.
> You may ask questions, but basically information flows from speaker to you.
> Your job is identify the key points for message, so be sure to listen attentively to its structure.
How to be a better listener:
> Maintain your eye contact.
> React responsively with head nodes or spoken signals.
> You might test yourself from time to time: when someone is talking, ask yourself whether you are actually listening to speaker.
> If you do, you will be well on the way to becoming a good listener. Which help you conducting business interviews.
