Due to a misreading of the assignment, I missed the key phrase in the directions: the post should reflect why effective communication is important "for me" and not just important in general.

Being a bit muddled ever since I was young, I missed lots of information that was passed down to me. Often only half was downloaded into my head. Perhaps, this would be a hindrance for me in being a communicator. I understand that in this ever progressing world, academic results are not always the key to be successful in securing a job, there are many other factors that employers nowadays are looking out for. One most important factors would be the art of communication and it will reflect most about me during job interviews. In organizations, efficiency is one of the determinants to be ahead of other. There is a saying that goes, “you can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” Who would want an employee who cannot communicate properly and is always the culprit of communication breakdown all the time, causing the downfall of their efficiency? 

Due to personal interest, teaching somewhat would be my career in the near future. Whether I am a teacher in school in which I am required to communicate with a large class of students and with the department of teachers during meetings, or whether I am just a tuition teacher who communicates with a small group of students or one to one, for being an educator, effective communication is of utmost importance.  

I hope that from this module ES2007S, I will be able to improve myself to be a better communicator, through more active participation in class activities as well as by understanding the gist of being an effective communicator as the course progresses. It will be beneficial for me in pursuing my career next time.