So, what precisely is the usefulness of effective communication? Why the big hoopla over it? What is so difficult about talking to another person? Isn’t it natural? What’s there to be learnt about?
Effective communication skills do not only merely involve speaking etc. It is all inclusive – interpersonal, intergroup, intragroup, intercultural, non verbal, keen listening are some of the main skills. It can be easily seen that effective communication are essential in each and every domain of our life, be it individual or professional.
Very soon I will find myself exiting the academic sphere and stepping into the whirlwind of working society. Having mastery in skills such as interpersonal and intercultural communication will be indispensable to me from the very first moment – landing THE job. In this knowledge based economy where fresh graduates are a dime a dozen, technical or academic qualifications are most likely to be quite similar for all candidates vying for the plum job. Communication skills have henceforth become the determining element in helping fresh graduates gain employment. (Winsor, Curtis and Stephens, 1997) More and more emphasis is placed on speaking skills rather then a graduate’s CAP. Companies are apt to hire candidates who can communicate competently during interviews. This is simple logic. Employees who are good communicators present a healthy image of a company. Who would want a person mediocre at communication to be the face of their company?? It is crucial to be well versed in communication skills as it would give me a slight edge over others and that would be a boost to my future job search.
In addition, I personally feel that these abilities such as being able to relate to co – workers or clients (interpersonal communication), listening critically, designating control, group problem solving (intragroup communication), asking questions appropriately to acquire understanding, to work in teams and with people from diverse cultures (intercultural communication) is a must for myself if I desire a successful and fulfilling corporate career in time to come. Proficiency in communication can also help me to form positive networks for future collaborations and prevent misunderstandings among my work mates.
Hence I hope to be able to grasp at least the basics of these skills before I leap head – on and face the real world.
Effective communication skills do not only merely involve speaking etc. It is all inclusive – interpersonal, intergroup, intragroup, intercultural, non verbal, keen listening are some of the main skills. It can be easily seen that effective communication are essential in each and every domain of our life, be it individual or professional.
Very soon I will find myself exiting the academic sphere and stepping into the whirlwind of working society. Having mastery in skills such as interpersonal and intercultural communication will be indispensable to me from the very first moment – landing THE job. In this knowledge based economy where fresh graduates are a dime a dozen, technical or academic qualifications are most likely to be quite similar for all candidates vying for the plum job. Communication skills have henceforth become the determining element in helping fresh graduates gain employment. (Winsor, Curtis and Stephens, 1997) More and more emphasis is placed on speaking skills rather then a graduate’s CAP. Companies are apt to hire candidates who can communicate competently during interviews. This is simple logic. Employees who are good communicators present a healthy image of a company. Who would want a person mediocre at communication to be the face of their company?? It is crucial to be well versed in communication skills as it would give me a slight edge over others and that would be a boost to my future job search.
In addition, I personally feel that these abilities such as being able to relate to co – workers or clients (interpersonal communication), listening critically, designating control, group problem solving (intragroup communication), asking questions appropriately to acquire understanding, to work in teams and with people from diverse cultures (intercultural communication) is a must for myself if I desire a successful and fulfilling corporate career in time to come. Proficiency in communication can also help me to form positive networks for future collaborations and prevent misunderstandings among my work mates.
Hence I hope to be able to grasp at least the basics of these skills before I leap head – on and face the real world.
