In the journey to prepare yourself for a career. Just having academic and even practical knowledge is not enough.
Especially when the ratio of jobseekers is higher than the Jobs availability, the one getting the job is the one who can influence… So what should you do? You must constantly work on to improve your skills. Set your goal. What is it you want to do in life? Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? These questions must be asked, after which make a list of what soft skills you have, what softskills course you lack.
Remember, you need 70 % soft skills and 30 % core skills to succeed in life.
I am sure the first question that comes to your mind is that how soft skills are so important for success? Let me explain to you first, before we proceed further, because unless you are clear with the reason it is important, you will not have the urge. Let’s talk about communication, which is an important soft skill.
When you think of working, what comes to your mind? Office, colleagues, managers, boss Customers , suppliers . Right?. So you need to connect with every body. Do team work, connect with customers , give presentation, negotiate on many matters.
After the business is done its again asking for referrals, trouble shooting , resolving issues and turning your clients into loyalty customers. So it is connecting and communicating all the time. Verbal ,non verbal , written or digitally. Communication is one of an important soft skill needed in personal relationships, professional environment and in docile settings.
I am sure you agree with me on the above? .
Right—communication is one of the most important soft skills. It plays a crucial role in how effectively individuals interact with others, whether in personal relationships, professional environments, or social settings. Strong communication skills enable clear expression, active listening, conflict resolution, and collaboration, all of which are essential in various aspects of life.
The stronger you get in your communication you develop clear expression, active listening , able to collaborate and resolve conflict you are able to influence, get favorable outcome in negotiation and emerge as the job magnet.