Every year, 2.2 million Bangladeshi youth enter the job market, according to the World Bank. Almost half of them can’t get a decent job/work because they lack communication abilities. In addition, many youths can’t perform better in a professional setting for inadequate communication skills.
According to the Graduate Management Admission Council research, communication-related skills remain among the top skills employers look for. According to the survey, 81% of recruiters identify interpersonal communications skills as important—more than any other kind of skill. Furthermore, 57% of recruiters say interpersonal skills will grow in demand over the next five years, and 69% list strong communication skills as a reason they are confident in hiring graduates from business school.
Communication is crucial for building a strong relationship with employees. More than 80% of Americans say employee communication is a key factor in developing trust in their employers.
So, to get a job and sustain it, communication skills matter. Those who can develop communication skills from the early stage of their career can perform better. That’s why I think having communication skills is the key to professional settings.
Communication skills refer to your abilities to give and receive information effectively. Being a good communicator involves a number of different skills.
Mastering communication skills is the key to get a job and sustain in a job file. Below are the key communication skills that need to be practiced and mastered.
- Active Listening
- Non-verbal Comms
- Public Speaking
- Presentation
- Writing
- Networking
- Digital Communication
- Conflict Management
- Emotional Intelligence/Emotion Control,
- Communication Method
- Strategic thinking
