Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchhill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa, Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey.
What do all these important figures have in common? In addition to putting their stamp on history, they all possessed (or possess) remarkable communication skills.
Why is professional communication important in the workplace?
Along with other soft skills such as critical thinking, good communication is essential to career success. Having effective communication skills is integral to many industries, such as public relations, marketing, human resources, politics, business, and many others. and despite being considered a "soft skill", it's essential for many technical fields as well.
What are the types of professional communication?
There are many different types of communication used for professional purposes. Generally speaking, communication can be classified as verbal, nonverbal, visual and also interpersonal.
In a professional setting, you use a range of vehicles and types of communication to convey your message. For example, you communicate verbally, digitally, and through writing. You speak in person, send emails and file reports. These are just some examples of types of communication you use routinely.
Internationally, having a strong grasp of the English language and ability to communicate effectively is essential. Strong oral communication skills are key to nailing job interviews and many hiring managers will evaluate your interpersonal skills as a measure of how well you interact within your team. Group projects in this course will develop your interpersonal and collaborative skills.
In order to succeed in your profession on the world stage, you will have to be able to master solid English writing skills, because no matter what your job is, you will probably have to write emails, reports and business proposals in English. In your professional life, you may also be tasked with sharing data at a meeting, delivering a report to the board at your company, or sitting on a panel at an industry event. Practising your oral English communication skills will help you speak well and deliver your message flawlessly to an international audience. Additionally, you will need to communicate your mission to the public to encourage them to use your service or product.
Communication matters
No matter your job or industry, communication is fundamental to your career success. From mastering your interview to managing a team, your ability to communicate your thoughts and ideas can make or break your career. In this course you can hone your English communication skills and become an effective communicator
- Trainer: Éilis Quinn-Kolland