8/21 Assignment: "Communication"

"Think about how you communicate with your friends. Then think about how you communicate with family members. Finally, ask yourself how are you likely to communicate with an employer at a job interview. In a blog post entitled Communication, write 2-3 paragraphs that answer the following questions based on the thoughts above.
• Why is each situation different, specifically the forms of communication (slide 4)?
• What are the expectations of each person (listed above)?
• Discuss several points you will consider when talking to your mentor (supervisor) once you begin your mentorship (refer to slides 5-6)."

The forms of communication are different when communicating with friends, family, and employers because of the comfortability. When with friends, most people are completely comfortable expressing themselves whether it be through words or through actions. With family, the comfort level is still high, but often times you show your family more respect than you do your friends. Friends are like level 1 on a scale of professionalism, while family stands at level two, and employers stand at level 3, which is the most professional. When speaking with employers, especially for the first time, the comfort level is low (at least for me) and the awkward level is high. Also, it is respectful to call your employer "Mr." or "Ms." blank in order to show him or her the utmost respect. When talking to my mentor, I will be sure to ask about his or her education, if he or she believes that he or she made the right choice, and whether he or she would recommend a young person, such as myself, take the path that he or she followed.