Employability and Job Readiness Dr. Jackson September 26 Flashcards
What does your employability depend on
Training
Attitude
Skills
Interpersonal skills
: Communication Influence, leadership, motivation, problem solving
Important things to know about employability for your career
Career ownership
Continuous lifelong learning and development of skills
Security lies in employability
What is communication
Communication is such a broad, multi-layered word. To understand how to better your skills at communicating, it’s probably best to establish that good communication is made up of many things including:
*Active Listening
*Appropriate posture and body language
*Friendly/ Appropriate tone
*Eye Contact
*Speaking Clearly and Concisely
*Demeanor of confidence and friendliness
*Empathy and Respect
*Knowing which medium of communication to use for which situation
Communicating effectively is, undoubtedly, a skill that must be practiced,reinforced, and learned about
10 communication skilss
Listening. Being a good listener is one of the best ways to be a good communicator…
Non-Verbal Communication
Clarity and Concision…
Friendliness
Confidence
Empathy
Open-Mindedness
Respect
Check yo point of view and how u come off
Verbal Vs Non-Verbal
Controlled Vs Con-controlled Stress
Unclear Verbiage
Adapt to the Audience
neutral thoughts vs negative thoughts
Self awareness in the Workplace
What da boss wants from you
Work Ethic
Organizational Skills
Oral and written communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Tact and diplomacy
Leadership
Positive attitude
Strategic and analytical skills
Competent interview skills