Introduction
Discussion
Skills
Employers will always look for job specific skills, however most employees will also be looking for general work place skills. These skills can be classified as employability skills, which assists in obtaining a job and working towards higher positions (Department of Education, 2006).
Communication
The ability to communicate effectively, both through writing and verbal is crucial to a graduate entering the workplace. Any workplace will require communication with collages, managers and customers (Doyle, 2017). Having the ability to express yourself and your ideas confidently through speech is extremely beneficial. Employees look for graduates who can be clear and concise, whilst persuading and negotiating effectivity
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Information can often be taught but it is crucial attribute skills that cannot be taught in which businesses look for (Sundheim, 2013)
Autonomist
Being Autonomist is one of the most admirable attributes of a great employee. Having this ability means that as a worker, you can work on a task with little help (Heryati, n.d.). Often in a workplace there is multiple tasks ongoing and managers are unable to help with each individual task. This not only builds up the trust between the employee and the graduate but also confidence in the work that is being given (Smykal, 2016).
Positivity
An enthusiast and positive attitude often provides more to company then brains. Having an employee with positive attitude in a company allows for suggestions or initiative to be taken (Heryati, n.d.). Positively lead to a more productive workday and creates a healthier environment for other colleagues (Smykal, 2016). A trait employers often look for is the ability for a graduate to acknowledge mistakes and still move forward in a positive way (Smykal, 2016).
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Communication in the work place both verbal and in writing is significant. Communicating with collages, managers and customers is part of daily business and without this skill it becomes impossible to succeed. Another key skill outlined was the ability to take some form of leadership. Being an innovative and taking the first step in the workplace is valuable as it allows for an individual to thrive and motivate other colleagues. Having the ability to work on tasks individually shows great confidence and trust and identifying which tasks are priority allows for mangers to delegate more work to then
Without the ability to communicate effectively, job seekers can’t hope to achieve their goals. Students must show proficiency in oral, non-verbal and written communication; as well as active listening. Among many other requirements, students must also show that they're capable of acknowledging the views of others, following dire...
Communication is a vital skill in all facets of life and all occupations. Before a person begins work, they first interview with the employer, where their communication skills are made apparent. These skills are vital to daily success in the workplace, whether they are used in direct communication or indirectly through the written word. It is crucial that the true meaning of what one person is trying to communicate to another is made perfectly clear the first time to ensure efficiency and success throughout all paths of life. There are also several situations for communication a person may experience. Communication situations can happen at any point in a person’s life, and it is imperative that a person is prepared for these situations when
The ability to communicate effectively in a group. My best asset when communicating would be my ability to empathize with other people. I am very good at putting myself in others shoes and I think that makes me a better communicator.
As I have noted, I truly believe that the numerous job skills that are needed to be successful include dedication, communication, and adaptation. First of all, you must be devoted to your career if you want exemplary results. Equally important, being able to articulate your ideas, and intellectually communicate said ideas will ensure a successful time at you occupation. Last but not least, in order to be successful in your employment, you must be flexible to the obstacles that are inevitable. I urge you to strive to obtain these essential job skills because they are worthwhile.
I extremely need to translate my words and speak as clearly as I can. If I create an attitude of modesty and respect, there is a possublity others will respect me as well. I should try to build relationship within my organization. I need to have tolerance for ambiguity and behavior flexibility, so I can influence people in a positive way. I also need to be motivated in adaptively to the different ways of diverse group. I need to become adaptive when I encounter difficulties; I should be capable of interacting in various situations irrespective of my culture where I happen to be. I should experience constantly a personal process of change because I find new challenges in different situations
While working or while looking for work there are certain skills sets that are universally important. No matter what job or career path you have chosen these skills make it easier to obtain your goals, whatever they may be.
What are some skills that an individual needs to be successful in a job? Well I say that one needs to be able to have patience, communicate, and have good work ethic is the key. These three skills are important to have when applying for a job or longing to strive in a job. If a person has these three skills they won't just be successful in the workforce but also excel in life. Nowadays it's not very usual for people to have these skills.
Effective business communication is central to the success of an individual’s career and consequently to that of the overall business entity. It would be imaginable therefore that there is some form of correlation between effective communication skills and such success. To put this into context, University of Kent (2011) has placed Verbal Communication at the top of the ten skills that employers most commonly look for. On the same note, anything that hinders effective communication is bound to have a negative effect not only on the specific message delivery, but also on the overall success of a career. In this paper, some of the barriers to effective business communication are discussed, with a few examples of how they affect the process.
Communication plays a key role to a leader. To have communication skills is to have the ability to express oneself clearly to others. It is extremely important as...
It is not easy to understand significance of some things and their impact until you actually undergo them. Ability to effectively communicate and work is one such thing. Before I started business communication class, I was very pessimistic about my communication abilities and my competence in rapidly evolving field of business communication. I was unconfident and nervous on my first day of class. I quickly realized that business communication is course that you will never learn until you energetically engage in various situations of listening and speaking. However, with all wonderful experiences of participation in the class, I personally felt that I gained a real experience without even working in an organization. Interactive nature of the class combined with wonderful teaching of Diana has really helped me to gain immortal knowledge. Through this course, I have refined my communication skills and strengthened my confidence to deliver professional standards and competencies emphasized by potential employers. I would like to share how each module of the course helped me to hone my interpersonal skills:
...thletic director “will also have to make explanations, educate, do public speaking, and inform others via the written form”. (Hoch, 2007) To emphasize the importance of written communication in a paper by Griffin and Kaleba college graduates were ranked as being below par in written communication by more than a quarter of employers. (Griffin & Kaleba, 2006). To give a specific example Bank of America seeks employees who have both written and spoken skills in communication. (Wilson, 2006)
Employability is a multifaceted concept and one of the major subjects of debate in terms of what it is, how it is measured, how it is developed, and who is responsible for it. It is also one of the widely debated issues of accrediting and determining world class higher education institutions which could go a long way in systematically improving the performance of an institution as well as an individual. Most of the studies regarding employability have found lesser understanding of this concept especially in graduates who need to be well versed with the concept of employability as they are the force that ignite this notion and take it forward to the workplaces and to the employers they encounter during their careers. There is a need of awareness
“DA-DA!” Who would have known that a simple word like that could be so powerful and strong enough to make a grown man like myself cry. In every job setting, a great way to represent ourselves is through communication. Communication is stemmed from the act of speech, in which plays a huge role, not only at a workplace but in reality as well. Speech is simply a higher form of communication between two or more people. Great speech practices may enhance a person’s opportunity of moving up within the company he or she works for, as well as venturing off to higher positions in a professional field. Having the ability to speak well is closely related to the ability to listen well. Speaking well in a professional setting can cause one to stand out over others more and help interpret a great first impression of who that person is.
Being able to communicate effectively in a professional manner is vital in most, if not all, career paths. This statement brings up some important questions. Do potential employers really care about an applicant’s communication skills? How will I use communication skills in my own career? How has college improved my own professional communication skills? Understanding how to communicate in a professional manner can help people in their careers and I feel improving my own communication skills will benefit me now and in the future.
Irrespective of the environment in which one works, communication is always vital and a key factor of success. Communication happens both physically and verbally and is absolutely essential if you want to inform someone about something. ‘Loud shouting and even violence are symptoms of the ailment, not remedies.’ (Adair 2009: 3). Communication has two main components; sending out a message to someone, and ensuring the message is received correctly to the other member of the conversation. It is thus fair to say speaking and listening are vital to effective communication. This essay will initially introduce me as a student, and my career. I will give a simple SWOT analysis of me and will then go on and breakdown the different methods and techniques of effective communication. Finally, I will talk about how effective communication is needed in my current position, as well as the future.