Communication
is clearly and effectively exchanging information, ideas, facts and perspectives with individuals through written, oral and non-verbal forms.
Do others seem to have to often ask me to repeat myself or clarify my comments when speaking?
Am I comfortable speaking in front of others?
Do others ask clarifying questions in my written communication, or am I clear and concise?
Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language, abilities.
Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills.
Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others.
Employers rate COMMUNICATION as the most important career readiness competency for recent graduates but rate graduates' proficiency of COMMUNICATION as 5th out of the 8 competencies.
All quoted statistics and definitions were taken from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Job Outlook 2023
