English 420Y - Business Writing Online

I wanted to discuss the articles about Mr. Patterson’s email that was sent to the employees of Cerner Corporation. I think that many people would look at an event like this in a negative way, but some of the aspects of it are actually positive. However, I think that we would all agree that his methods were unconventional in this email. I think that he should not have addressed a situation like this via email but should have called a meeting instead. Nevertheless, this is not what Mr. Patterson did.

This job ad is for Fresenius Medical Care working as a patient care technician. I want to respond to this ad because I think this job would provide me with the kind of experience that will help me as I pursue my career goals. It would give me time face to face with patients and help me learn about the medical field. Also, I have already completed most of the requirements and those that I have not completed should not pose any problems for me.

1. Camp Counselor
Geneva Park District, Geneva, IL
Beth Keen
May – August 2007
Lead activities of children in day camp

Howard Hughes Research Internship
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Dr. Dennis Minchella
May - August, 2006
Researched host response to parasite infection

Medical Device Manufacturer
Cook, Inc., Bloomington, IN
Marty Matthews
June – August, 2005
Assembled guide wires to be used by physicians; learned GMP

Busboy
Artist Place, Valparaiso, IN
(formerly Aberdeen Brewing Company)
Skip Bosak
September, 2001 - February, 2005

After reading the assigned section of the Thomson Handbook, I expect this course to cover material that focuses on two things. First, how to write and format the documents one needs to provide to obtain a job. Second, how to appropriately create business documents for a company once one has received a job. The checklists provided in the reading do a good job describing the general layout of all these documents. Pages 228-229 focused on resumes. The checklist allows any user to follow along and be able to understand the requirements of the resume.