Business Communications

Business Communications

November 12, 2014

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November 7, 2014

Watch this video
Be ready to discuss

November 3, 2014

What is Integrity - read about it here
Create a MS Word Document for vocabulary words that we will discuss each day.
Word 1 is Integrity - Using a numbered list type the word, define, then write a paragraph about how it is used in the business world. Save as Business Vocab
  • Will Smith interview
  • Complete listening guide
  • Begin GMETRIX where you left off the previous day.

October 2014 - continue working each day in GMETRIX
Your goal is to become Microsoft Certified in Excel and possibly WORD


 September 29 - October 3, 2014
  • Will Smith interview
  • Complete listening guide
  • Work to complete GMETRIX assignments
  • Work to take a Certiport Test

September 22 - 26, 2014
  • Work on GMETRIX MS Word Lessons
  • Work on GMETRIX MS Excel Lessons
  • Work on GMETRIX MS Outlook Lessons
  • Field Trip to North GA College
  • Business Ethics - discussion and report
September 15 - 19, 2014
  • Listening Assignment as a group
  • Prepare to take the National Certification MS Word Test
  • Take the Certiport Test in Microsoft 2010 Word

September 8-12, 2014

  • Complete Word Lesson 3
  • Take Word Test 3
  • Complete a Job Application
  • Complete the handout "Comma Exercise"

September 2- 5, 2014

  • Continue working in GMetrix
  • Complete Word Lesson 2
  • Take Word Test 2

August 29, 2014

  • Continue in the Word 1 Review in GMetrix 
  • Complete - Word Lesson 1 - then test in Word Test 1

August 28, 2014

  • Discuss "Interview Tips" and complete Interview Questions
  • Begin review in MS Word using GMetrix software

August 27, 2014
  • What is a job interview and how can I be successful?
  • Watch this YouTube 
  • Complete the handout "Career Assessment"
  • Complete the handout "Interview Questions"

August 26, 2014

August 25, 2014
SLO Exam

August 22, 2014


  • Discuss Cover Letters
  • Write a cover letter to go with your resume
  • Make sure you personalize the letter with YOU and the company you are sending it to.
  • FBLA plans for 2014-15
  • How to join?

August 21, 2014

  • Discuss who could be good references for a high school student
  • Select and research 4 possible references
  • Complete a table with 4 references (name, company, address, email, phone)
  • Format the table appropriately


August 20, 2014

  • Discuss Resumes
  • Complete a resume worksheet
  • Begin typing a resume from template
August 19, 2014
  • Complete your Social Media project
  • Present Social Media Project

August 18, 2014
  • Discuss the importance and prevalence of social media in the workplace.
  • Work with a partner —Social Media Poster Project.
  • Research social media websites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
  • Create a poster that addresses each question on the handout.
  • You will present your findings to the class.

August 15, 2014
  • Complete your report on Soft Skills
  • Discuss as a class how technology is used in the workplace.
August 14, 2014
  • Using your notes from our discussion create a Report
    • Title - Soft Skills for Job Hunters
    • Write a introductory paragraph
    • Write a paragraph about each of the 10 skills
      • use Heading 1 Style for each skill
      • normal paragraphs
      • Calibri 11 Font for paragraphs
    • Closing Paragraph - what I learned and how I will prepare my skills for future employment

August 13, 2014
  • Let's Discuss Soft Skills
  • Top 10 Job Skills
  • Character Vocab

August 12, 2014
"Know Me" Presentations

August 11, 2014
Work on "Know Me" Project

August 8, 2014
  • Create a card!
  • Know Me Cover Project

August 7, 2014
  • What is Business Communications?
  • Why are we combined?
  • Who is Mrs. Miller?
  • What is on the syllabus?
  • Information Sheet
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