Business Comm Spring 19

Having good business communication can vary depending on your company, clients, and situation. While there is not one definitive answer, there are general rules of etiquette that, when used properly, we can all benefit from. To kick this post off, I'd like to start with a topic that is very near and dear to my heart... email etiquette. We've all wondered at some point, "should I respond to this email?" The rules vary depending on who the email is from and what the purpose of the email is. However, something we can all agree on is, if it's urgent or must be done in a timely manner, it is best to respond quickly in order to relay our understanding of the assignment and deadline. This will also give us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have about the assignment. If it's less urgent, sometimes a simple, in person, "hey, I got your email and..." will suffice if you will soon cross paths with the person who emailed you. On a similar note, some...

At some point I'm sure we've all wondered where the line is between keeping personal information personal and not being closed off in the working environment. While this can be a difficult skill to develop, practicing social awareness, and emotional maturity will allow us to be personable and relatable in the workplace without oversharing or creating tension. When I first began working at my current job, I was extremely reserved because I saw no reason to share any personal information. I was wrong in thinking this way. Especially in the field of advertising, our own personal interests and experiences can truly be considered strong assets. Growing up between the American culture that we're all familiar with and the Mexican culture that my parents raised me with allowed me to become involved in an international project and added a new, helpful perspective to the team. Had I not mentioned these personal aspects of myself, the Account Director would not have seen me as a pos...

As you read my first post, you're likely asking yourself, "why should I read this?" To be entirely honest, because you're here to learn more about Business Communication and odds are, I'm probably studying something related to it, regardless of when you're reading this. Now that you've decided to keep reading, you're likely wondering who this guy is. Well, I'm Eddie and I'll be writing on this blog throughout the semester. The perspectives I present may vary from others because, in addition to already having an Associate's in Communication Studies, I'm now pursuing a second Associate's in Business Administration, therefore my views on Business Communication will likely be a blend of both fields. In addition to enjoying academia more than most my age, I also work full time for an advertising company. The positive and open working environment has allowed me to apply my education to my work life, which also provides me with a fresh...