Required Communication Skills for Employability

Communication is an important facet of life. Communication skills are essential in all spheres of life. Be it an interview or dealing with the project leader or working out a solution with a team or writing a report, getting across the point effectively is what matters.

The success of any endeavour hinges on the ability to communicate effectively in today's fast paced life, everyone is asked to do more with less. In such a scenario effective communication holds the key. Effective communication centers round the usage of words, speed of delivery of words, pitch modulation and body language. Using the right tools to communicate the right message at the right time can salvage a crisis and motivate people to work towards success. Truly said, communication works but for those who work at it.

In the existing globalization scenario, most of the Information Technology, IT Enabled Services, management institutes, public and private sector, multi-national Companies, Union Public Service Commission, and State Public Service Commissions are searching for a right and suitable fresher for executive posts.

Whatever be the recruiting criteria that I.T., ITES, industry giants had in their agenda, one this was clear a first class degree would not serve the purpose, the candidates have to satisfy the skill sets that the companies were looking for. And unanimously, the skills set that they were looking for was communication skills.

People in organizations usually spend 75% of their time daily on communication through writing, reading, listening, speaking, interpersonal dialogue, discussion, debate etc. Effective communication is an essential component for organizational success, Whether it is the interpersonal, intra group, organizational or external levels.

A recent newspaper report said that out of every hundred candidates called for the job interviews, only five qualified for the employability. It is not that were technically not sound but they lacked in communication skills. Communication skills are as important as technical qualifications for youngsters aiming at a bright career.

Communication holds the key. Poor communication skills, low confidence levels and improper body language have resulted in many a youngster losing out in the job race. The person recruited will have to deal with the global clients directly. The command over the language and accent neutralization also plays a vital role in the recruitment process.

I had an opportunity to visit the Engineering Colleges, Agricultural College, Fishery Science College, P.G. Institutes, 'Management Institutes etc., during the last seven years and trained a large number of students. While interacting with them, I found that majority of them are from rural areas and they need a brief notes and detailed training programmes to equip their skills, techniques and competence in communication. I also observed during the course of discussion, that even urban and city youth too require motivation for upgrading and sharpening life skills.

Required Communication Skills for Employability

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