I have until Wed. 09/28/2005 to submit this letter in for a grade. Can somebody please check my grammar or offer any suggestions on how to make it sound more business-like? 

There seems to be two distinct types of English styles: creative and business/professional. I tend to excel in creative writing; however, I falter when it comes to writing business and professional correspondence. In my opinion, business writing is often cut-and-dry; however, this style is concise and at the same time effective. My style of writing, on the other hand, is more descriptive and imaginative. In other words, I never get to the point. As a creative writer, I can often avoid using the rules of grammar and composition and still write an interesting story. In the business world, such an avoidance of grammar and punctuation rules can be detrimental to a person’s career. By the same token, in today’s job market, the likelihood of maintaining a career without a firm understanding of the fundamentals of English grammar and composition is slim to none. This conclusion is what prompted me to want to take your course. I want to have a career one day, preferably in human resources management. I must be able to communicate effectively if I am ever to attain a career in this field.

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I am positive that this class will be instrumental in making my goals and dreams a reality. Equally important is the fact that you really bring the material to life. Your ability to combine humor in your lectures is a talent that is rarely experienced in today’s educational institutions.

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I think my present communication skills are fair. I have a natural ability to formulate smooth flowing sentences. I can sometimes create an almost poetic sentence structure by using the right words at the right time. Trepidation is an example of one of the many words I enjoy using. What I do not enjoy is finding myself using the word as an adjective instead of a noun. My speaking skills, on the other hand, alternate between very articulate to extremely inarticulate.  My ability to speak well is determined by the kind of day I am having or the amount of sleep I had the night before.

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Currently, I am not employed; however I do not expect this situation to be permanent. When I graduate with a degree in human resources management, I am positive that my one-in-a-million personality will be that rare quality employers are always looking for in potential employees. I also have a solid professional background in front office operations and management. A degree, good personality and relevant work experience will make me a triple threat to my competition.

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My activities are limited to watching movies with friends and spending hours in front of the mirror trying to make my hair perfect. I once heard somebody say, “Progress, not perfection.” When it comes to my hair, I have to disagree.

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