Career Communication Tips
Submitted By: Adonis Green in Career Tips category
Business communication or career communication is gaining importance. It plays an important role in career development. It is more so in recent times as we reach out to a lot of people.
Communication skills are an important aspect of your personality. To have effective communication you should consider the following points.
Listening:
Be a good very listener. Ask questions. This shows that you are interested in the subject. Try taking notes during business communication. This will help you in understanding better and avoid distraction.
Speaking:
Try to put things positively this will attract the listeners attention. Show your positive outlook. You should talk about the positive things. Be tactful when you have to disagree.
Choice of words:While ending a conversation, end with polite words. Give sincere compliments when ever possible. Be tactful while communicating in the work place.
Tone of voice: It should be loud enough to be heard properly. Do not shout. It should show your interest in the conversation.
Non Verbal skills (Interpersonal Communication Skills):
- Eye contact :Have a proper eye contact while conversing with a person. This will show your interest and self confidence. Avoid staring as this will make the other person to break the eye contact frequently. Do not look away as this shows that you are distracted
- Body Language: Be at arms length, eye level, slightly lean forward while listening. Do not use closed arms gesture as it shows that you are defensive.
- Dressing: Be well groomed. This is as important as your choice of words. The clothes that you wear reflect your attitude.
- Facial Expression: Nod when you are talking to some one. This will show that you are attentive and interested. Smile often as this will show your positive attitude.
- Movements: Avoid movements while conversing. Do not swing your arms or legs while involved in a conversation. Avoid any distraction that shows your lack of interest.
Things to Remember while having Business Communication:
- Avoid comments that hurt feelings. Never comment on religion, activities, etc.
- Avoid gossiping. This will project you as a thorough professional. This will also save you a lot of time and energy which can be better utilized.
- Do not interfere in personal affairs.
- Do not take sides during an argument. This will keep you away from conflict.
- Holding a difficult conversation.eg inappropriate dressing-
- Avoid a defensive feedback. This will help you to avoid an argument. You should not give a negative feedback to any one. You should show how you can improve things. Be honest.
- You should give a positive feedback.
- Provide for colleagues to communicate. Listen to them. Cultivate a mutual feeling of trust. Be reachable.
- Avoid conflict. But confront the problems in a mild way. This will help you resolve the issue properly.
- You should have a very good sense of humor. This helps better bonding with people.
- You should disagree agreeably. This simply means that you should have respect for other people’s ideas. Offer alternatives. Listen to other people’s point of view and understand it.
- Have regular meeting sessions with people around you. This will facilitate effective communication in the work place.
These tips on career communication can be effectively used for career development. Interpersonal communication skills can be used for effective communication at work place.
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