Introduction:

A review of recent literature on management, job advertisements and career advancement suggests that in today’s competitive employment market employers’ value communication skills more than technical competence. The ability to communicate effectively with others and get along with a variety of different types of personalities is two of the most desirable qualities in job candidates, according to employers. Employers want to discern if you have the ability to organize your thoughts and ideas effectively.

The competencies employers seek are:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Negotiations
• Managing Change
• Ethics
• Self-Managed Learning
• Motivation
• Team Work
• Interpersonal
• Diversity
• Technical Knowledge

Job seekers who demonstrate these traits have an advantage with prospective employers.

It is in every job advertisement and most job descriptions: “must possess good communication skills.” Microsoft – requires cross functional domain expertise, sophisticated technical and functional know-how of the company’s products, understanding multi-vendor environments and an ability to communicate this understanding simply and effectively to the customer.

Siemens – For all positions, you should have qualified from premier institutions and/or have exposure to MNC working environments. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within teams are essential for all positions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for all positions.

At Hughes software systems, the technology that we put our mind, body and soul into, screams ‘cutting edge’. It’s developed such that it can adapt to the changes of not just days and months, but also the years to come. So, leave behind more than just your genes for your grandchildren – software and a legacy of having worked with global giants.

Actively looking for BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Techs in Computer Science and Communications…Good documentation/presentation skills are a must.

Once hired, it reappears at the performance appraisal: ‘Improve communication skills.’ The corporate recruiters rank communication skills as the top criteria for hiring employees.

Why is communication the core of the corporate world?

The truth is that it has always been the core of the corporate world. From the moment potential employees see a recruitment advertisement to the day-to-day interactions with managers, every aspect of employees' interaction with organizations involves communication. Communication between the people and the company is the core element of a good corporate reputation.

When organizations want to implement strategies, communication is the core of understanding and awareness of the strategy, commitment, coordination and sharing responsibilities and adequate capabilities. Communication plays a fundamental role in business continuity, in a crisis or in corporate reputation. Good communication enhances organizational productivity. Communication is absolutely fundamental to a successful outcome.

Anubha Singh is Assistant Professor of English Language and Communication at Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore, India. Her main research interests include a variety of linguistic theories in the areas of language variation and change, phonetics, sociolinguistics, as well as applications areas in corporate communication, marketing communication and human resources.

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