communication is:
Clearly and effectively exchanging information, ideas, facts and perspectives with individuals through written, oral and non-verbal forms.
Fun fact:
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.
- 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.
