Personal introduction letter

 Dear Professor Blackstone,

I am JiaJun, a first-year mechanical design and manufacturing (MDME) student in enrolled in your critical thinking and communicating module. I am writing this letter to share with you more about myself. In areas such as my educational background, communication strengths and weaknesses, specific module objectives and what distinguishes me from my peers.

Having graduated from Singapore Polytechnic (SP) in 2021 with a diploma in aeronautical engineering, I made a deliberate decision to further my education and perspective within the field of engineering. My academic background has equipped me with valuable skill-sets that extend beyond the aerospace sector, enabling me to apply my knowledge adeptly in diverse areas such as automotive and manufacturing. My motivation to join this course stems from a strategic goal to broaden my engineering expertise and enhance my capabilities. I am deeply committed to acquiring additional knowledge and hands-on experience in the realm of mechanical engineering, with the ultimate aim of positioning myself as a versatile and accomplished engineer.

Regarding communication strengths, my proficiency lies in confidently articulating ideas within small group settings, allowing me to present my thoughts to group-mates with conviction and assurance. This capability was particularly helpful during my tenure as a group leader for my final year project at Singapore Polytechnic. In this role, I was required to set up project schedules, ensuring my group members were following them and ensuring everyone knew what needed to be done for the project constantly. Additionally, I provided regular updates on project progress during weekly meetings with both the overseeing lecturer and our industry partner. This experience not only refined my leadership skills but also exposed me to the nuances of effective communication, predating formal exposure to related modules.

My personal weakness is that I have stage fright. When tasked with presenting or sharing ideas before a large audience, I occasionally experience challenges such as stuttering and a momentary loss of the ability to articulate my thoughts coherently. Recognizing this as an area for improvement, I am actively working towards enhancing my public speaking skills. I believe that mastering the art of public speaking is integral to personal and professional growth.

For this module, I have two goals that I want to achieve. Firstly, I aim to be able to project my ideas with utmost clarity and precision. Secondly, I am to foster effective bidirectional communication by promoting active listening and adept responses. As a future engineer, i need to be able to listen to different stakeholders and adjust the subsequent follow up actions based on their views. Additionally, being clear and precise with my ideas will save unnecessary miscommunication with the stakeholders and allows everyone to understand what is needed to be done. Therefore, these are reasons that i hope i can achieve my goals.

What sets me apart from the others is that besides my experience as a project leader, I am also the class representative for MDME. These experiences have honed my proficiency in effective communication, particularly in the capacity of relaying inquiries between my classmates and module coordinators, as well as disseminating information from the coordinators to my peers. Serving as both a project leader and class representative, I have developed the skills necessary to navigate a professional environment adeptly. These roles have not only refined my ability to articulate and convey information but have also strengthened my adaptability in ensuring seamless communication within academic settings. The combination of these experiences has been instrumental in shaping my aptitude for effective communication in professional scenarios.

Professor Blackstone, I look forward to learn more about from you during the class. Thank you for taking your time to read my introduction.

Best regards,

JiaJun

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