10 Communication Skills Every Young Professional Needs to Know

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There is only one rule for being a good talker – learn to listen.”

Christopher Morley

We all heard it right? A transmission can make or break a deal. So we all know how communication can help us to cling to the corporate world or any professional world we want to be in.  Good communication is mainly intended to clarify your thoughts and bad communication is mainly where you are speaking half-heartedly and hence what you speak is not delivered to the person properly. TTheirbridge is needed to fill the gap. 

Here are the 10 communication skills every Young Professional Needs to Know

1. Communication is the key to success –

We all have heard right that effective communication helps in success. When you know what’s your discussion and how you want to proceed you exactly have the proper idea. Communication helps in networking with the people in the and withkingwith proper discussions.

2. Networking is enriched through proper communication –

While communicating one needs to remember networking skill is what we need. APropercommunication is expressed to treat networking. When we communicate we communicate with the right type of people which are like-minded people. Communication helps us to search for the right type of people who will help us in some way or other in the firm.

3. Be honest which might be for your own goodness –

Honestly is the best policy and indeed it is. Half the battle is won if you are honest. If you want something or you have some real problem or issue to face, what is the best suggestion is, to be honest. But in the corporate scenario be too much of an honesty effect on the reality check meter as well. It might sound overrated but dealing with everything with utmost honesty helps us in multiple ways.

4. Listen more and speak less 

 “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

Ernest Hemingway

Listening can be one of the most effective communication skills that any employee learns to master. As it requires the least talking of all of them. Listening to others’ concerns, needs, beliefs, and opinions can provide great insight into the direction or answer you’ll need to provide whether you’re speaking with your boss or a potential client. Listening gives ideas and more opportunities for exploration. Networking is incomplete without a great exchange of ideas and it only happens if you are a good listener. 

5. Appropriate Body Language and gestures are very important – 

Learn to display great posture which is one of the best ways to display confidence and professionalism. Also, be sure to refrain from crossing your arms in front of your chest when speaking to others. It can come off as standoffish or display a lack of confidence. Don’t slouch, and be sure to address others respectfully by looking them directly in the eye instead of at the ceiling, wall, or floor which can come off as uninterested or arrogant. Firm handshakes and a warm smile are two other forms of valuable body language, and maintaining appropriate physical space between yourself and others and customers is a great way to show your respect for their personal space.

6. Speak with positivity and be optimistic throughout the whole conversation

When speaking to others, always maintain a positive demeanor and refrain from being negative about anyone else’s ideas. It’s also important to be positive when taking on new assignments which can come across as enthusiastic and willing to take on new things. 

Positivity is also a valuable trait that employers look for when hiring new employees, which is a reason in and of itself to master the trait if you’re trying to find a new job.

7. Respect others and then others will respect you –

Always remember to respect your customers, employer, and your co-workers by respecting each of them and their role in your career. Be grateful and understand their viewpoint in the work also. Before you enter the workforce, be sure you understand that respecting others is vital to your relationship with others, and your reputation, and it can even impact your success with career advancements or getting new jobs. Speak in an appropriate tone, learn your boundaries, and remember to respect others higher up than you on the career chain even if you don’t agree with their personal opinion.

8. Speak with Empathy – 

Empathy means that you can understand and share the emotions of others. This communication skill is important in both team and one-on-one settings. In both cases, you will need to understand other people’s emotions and select an appropriate response. For example, if someone is expressing anger or frustration, empathy can help you acknowledge and diffuse their emotion. At the same time, being able to understand when someone is feeling positive and enthusiastic can help you get support for your ideas and projects.

9. Awareness of Communication Styles –

There are four main communication styles you might encounter in the workplace, and Zangerl recommends that professionals be aware of all of them in order to facilitate effective communication. They are: 

Passive: Passive communicators are quieter and don’t always express their true feelings. They can act indifferent or agreeable, depending on the situation, in order to keep the peace and not rock the boat.

Aggressive: Aggressive communicators are the opposite of passive communicators, and often express their emotions freely without any consideration for others. They can be intimidating or abusive in their interactions with others.

Passive-aggressive: Passive-aggressive communicators strive to appear aloof, even when they are actually upset or annoyed. It is subtly evident that they are angry, but because they tend to avoid confrontation, it can be unclear what they are truly thinking.

Assertive: Assertive communicators are considerate and express themselves in a clear and direct manner. They are respectful in their interactions with others. 

10. Persuasion– 

The ability to persuade others is very useful in the workplace, and employers value employees who demonstrate proficient persuasive skills because it can lead to increased productivity. The skill involves convincing others to complete a desired action or behave in a specific way, typically to achieve an end goal. 

Conclusion 

 So we understand how much communication is important and what are the 10 Communication Skills Every Young Professional Needs to Know so that he or she can put in life for effective communication.

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Written by Sayoni Mahapatra Chatterji

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