How to communicate?

Communication Skills

Communication in simple terms is depicted below:

Convey your message to other people clearly.
Receive information from other people clearly.

Communication is successful when both sender and receiver are having total clarity about the message sent/received.

The two types of communication are

Auditory Means &

Non-verbal

Auditory Means:

Speech

Song

Tone of voice

Non-verbal:

Body language

Sign language

Touch

Eye contact

Media (pictures and graphics)

Sound and writing.

Communication skills are essential for successful relationship among employees and employer.

In order to maintain proper communication, every organization prepares a set of standing orders in place for smooth working. These standing orders comprise of a communication system between top management and employees. Internal communication is very important especially in process industries where lot of unit operations is involved. In such cases standard operating procedures, work instructions are prepared and displayed with utmost clarity.

Also there are communications channels open for sharing of information, like in-house magazines, etc.

Communication is an integral part of job interviews where the prospective candidate is judged by the various communication methods he applies during the interview.

In a nut shell one can not ignore communication right from childhood in order to achieve goals in life.

How to manage time?

Time Management

How to manage Time?

We often use the sentence "I don't have time." on many occasions. This means that we don't have absolutely no control on us as far as planning and execution are concerned. A person with no or poor time sense is fit for nothing and ends up in a mess.Time is as precious as money.Once it is lost it is lost for ever.

We give below some important points related to time management:

Planning:

For any task or activity, a scrupulous planning is very much essential.

Goal Setting: 

Unless a goal is set you can not achieve that in a given time frame.

Delegation:

One of the most important points is to delegate the things/tasks.

Time Analysis:

For any work carried out we have to assess the time taken for completion of the job.

Monitoring:

It is not sufficient to delegate the work but one has to monitor the progress of the task assigned.

Organizing:

One has to organize the work in a systematic manner in order that the results are good.

Scheduling:

One has to prepare a schedule of tasks with all relevant details pertaining to job assigned,name of the person and time frame that includes the responsibility.

Prioritizing: 

One of the foremost things for time management is prioritizing the jobs/tasks.
 

How to face an Interview?

How to face an Interview?

Interview is a tool used to select the right candidate for the right job.With the existing competition in job market mounting, facing the interview for a job is an imminent procedure for the aspiring candidates.There are varieties of interviews conducted by the organizations  to choose the right candidate.To name a few they are;personal interview,group interview,panel interview,etc.Making interview skills is a vital tool for applicants. Clarity in communication under pressure is very important. The ability to express yourself is very high. This can make the difference between being hired or not.

We all think about ourselves only during job search. We must remember that the prospective employer is equally looking for a successful candidate who can turn around their business. The employers wish to hire the right person to help the organization grow. As an aspiring candidate, you should be ready to communicate the skills you possess that set you apart from others. We give below some of the basic requirements as part of interview skills:

Skills & Knowledge:

We have to assess our own skills and qualifications and express relevant points intelligently.

Practice your pitch:

You have to convey to the potential employer why you are a perfect fit for their organization, in a time span of thirty seconds to one minute.

Dress Code:

Be professional and maintain the dress code as customers/clients see the employees who represent the company.

Punctuality:

It is always suggested that the candidate who is going to attend the interview reach the venue 15 minutes early to overcome anxiety.

Courtesy:

It is recommended to be professional the moment you enter the reception through the interview panel. This leaves a lasting impression on the people you meet.

Skills and Talents:

Carry extra copies of your resume to leave behind. Also carry transcripts, awards and rewards, major achievements on the job front,and photos of projects handled.

How to speak English?

How to speak English?

There are number of resources available to learn the English language:

1.     English newspapers

2.     English Television News

3.     Fiction

4.     Language Institutes

5.     Home Tutorials

6.     Online coaching

When a person of a particular state / region visits a different state / region he / she becomes uncomfortable due to the local language and this has necessitated having a common link language like English for overcoming the problem.

One should commit to learn a certain amount of new words in a fixed time frame. The newly learnt words are to be practiced through regular conversations. This is one of the potential means of learning English language. It is recommended to practice the vocabulary daily in order to speak correct English.

ONE OF THE KEY AREAS IN LEARNING ENGLISH IS PRACTICE.

The more we practice to speak in English the faster we learn the spoken language.

Why to speak English?

Why to speak English?

The world has become a small village with the advent of globalization. We speak 80-85% of English words daily in our day to day conversations irrespective of the region / location we belong to. English has become an integral part of our daily routine, and has emerged itself as global language. It is a link language to connect people across the globe. We can not conduct any transactions with out English. Today we see movies from all over the world with English subtitles and this has removed the language barrier in the entertainment area.

It is not difficult to learn the language but one should have tremendous amount of will power, commitment and dedication.

Attitude to learn the language is very much essential to get command over spoken English.