Blogging About Communication

Communication skills are high on the list of what recruiters and employees look for potential hires. Among the most sought-after communication skills are:

Being Able to Listen Attentively and Avoid Distractions

Are you a receptive listener? Do you give the person you’re interacting with your undivided attention?

Displaying Emotional Intelligence

Are you able to express and handle your emotions? Do you maintain a sense of perspective? Instead of blaming others for your feelings, do you work to understand and respond effectively to theirs?

Being Willing to Process Experience from Another’s Perspective

Can you put yourself in another person’s shoes and have a personal sense of what they’re experiencing without judging them?

Being Able to Disagree without Damaging a Relationship

Can you resolve a conflict while preserving the relationship’s health? Does actually resolving the conflict enhance the relationship’s strength and vitality?

Knowing How to Problem Solve and Work on a Team

Are you empowered by being able to make decisions and solve problems? Does your behavior in the group help create a climate conducive to decision-making and problem solving?

Action Plan

Identify an example demonstrating how each of the preceding skills has benefitted you personally and professionally. Being able to articulate the communication skills you have will directly impact your career success.