Abbotsford, British Columbia
February 4, 2024
Danielle Dufresne
External Communications Specialist,
Connective
Dear Danielle:
I am writing to express my interest in a practicum placement at Connective. I am highly interested in this position because of my career aspiration to become a Communications Specialist.
Currently, I am in my 5th year of a bachelor’s degree in communications at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, and I plan to graduate in 2025. My university education and prior work experience have provided me with competence in multiple blogging sites and Office and Google software. I have experience in research and data collection with specific courses and my semester as a research assistant for the Communications department at UFV.
As someone going into advocacy and the general communications sector, it is important to gain experience to show my ability to apply what I have learned in the classroom in a real-life scenario.
British Columbia, and Canada in general, is experiencing challenging times when it comes to housing, employment, education, and having a safe space no matter the background. Something that is vital in improving outlook is having a community-based approach; people helping others. Working with Connective will allow me to aid in the mission to assist people by aiding in overcoming barriers and being a support for those who may have none.
As an Autistic adult, I am familiar with how important it is to have a great support system, as a lot of my achievements were possible with a combination of influential people bringing awareness my strengths, while pointing me in the direction to improve myself and how to become independent. In jobs I have had in the past I became aware of my want to help people by doing a mixture of collecting information and interpersonal communication and social interactions. Being able to work with Connective would assist me in learning how to create accessible and creative ways to bring awareness and knowledge of Connective to British Columbia and the Yukon. Overall, this opportunity would provide me with valuable experiences shaping my journey as an advocate in the Communications sector.
I have attached a current copy of my resume. If you have any questions regarding how my skills, experiences, and interests fit with your program, please call me at 604-768-6462. I may also be reached through email at musicalcew@yahoo.ca. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Garfias Chan