Electronic methods of communication

have computersMany people use this to communicationMobile phone-a small communication device which you speak into.Wide range of people have phones informal and formalMany ages of people use phones as part of their lives and jobsVideo conference-a wireless connection using either phone waves or satellite. This then enables them to meet face to faceAnyone that is in a business and has a meeting but can’t meet it as they are in another country formalAnyone can make the meetingsFax- a device which enables written and graphics to be sent through phone lines.Limited amount of people have one. can be both informal and formalGood for people who have trouble with hearing and can’t use the phoneText- a way of communication with words on a small communication deviceThis can be goods as many people have phones informal and formalPeople who can’t hear can use this instead of callingWeb 2.0 (Facebook)Wide audience as it is on the internet informalLarge amounts of people use thisInstant messagingFor people who have instant messengerTalking over large distances to people for free.WebMost of the world uses the web to communicate. Informal and formalTo buy, search or anything else using the internet. DVDsHelp people that are having                                          Non-electronic methods of communication MethodRecipientSuitabilityWriting a letterCan be written to anyone.Used to post CV’s, apply for jobs or schools. Or just to write to a friend.SpeakingAnyoneSpeaking can be used anywhere.Sign languageTo people who can’t speak and so use their hands.Used to talk to someone within a businesses, school, or anyplace where they cannot talk and so have to use their hands.MemoUsually used within businesses to talk to another employee or boss.For use in businesses or organisations.Body languageUsed when talking to anyone.Using the correct body language in an interview can secure you a job, or used in presentations.InterviewsThe person who is interviewing you.When going in for a job interview. Notice boards/ postersUsually for anyone who is in the area of where the notice board is.Schools, businesses and other places where many people will see them.InvoiceFor customers who buy products and need an invoice as proof of their purchase. For shops and other places where products can be bought.