Communication Skills

Communication skills are ranked first among a job candidate’s ‘must have’ skills and qualities.

How well this information can be transmitted and received is a measure of how good our communication skills are.

Communication is about more than just exchanging information. It’s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. Effective communication is also a two-way street. It’s not only how you convey a message so that it is received and understood by someone in exactly the way you intended, it’s also how you listen to gain the full meaning of what’s being said and to make the other person feel heard and understood.

Importance of Communication Skills in Life

Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.

Presentation Skills

Although, for many of us, presentation skills are used infrequently, there will probably be times in your life when you need to present information to a group of people, either in a formal or informal setting.

Writing Skills

Communication skills are not limited to direct interaction with other people and the spoken word.

The ability to be able to write clearly and effectively is key to communication, this set of skills should not be limited to journalists or professional authors. Poor written communication can be frustrating for the reader and potentially damaging for the author – would you buy a product from a website peppered with spelling mistakes? Browse our articles on writing skills to help you to understand and overcome common mistakes and improve how you communicate using the written word.

Personal Skills

Personal Skills are the skills that we use to maintain a healthy body and mind they can enhance communication.