Communication Skills Vital to Your Job Search

A recent study conducted by Stanford Research Institute, Harvard University and the Carnegie Foundation discovered that “85% of the reason people get a job, keep that job, and move ahead in that job has to do with their people skills and people knowledge. Only 15% is the result of a technical skill.”

How are your communication skills?  Do you know how to confidently handle yourself in an interview situation or do you become tongue-tied?  Are you able to make small talk at the company office party, or do you stand in a corner with a drink in your hand hoping no one comes over?  Can you confidently approach someone you don't know and begin a conversation? 

If not, then you might want to check out a local Toastmasters Club where you can begin to develop your communication skills.  In addition to developing confidence in communication, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, another skill needed for employment.

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I have been a member of Toastmasters since 2002 and I continue to learn and grow as a speaker and a leader.  Why not give it a try?  You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain!

To your successful job search

Fran Watson

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Power Posing and More

Today I attended a workshop presented by Julie Blais-Comeau where I learned about Power Posing and the difference it can make in presenting yourself for an interview.  She also covered handshakes. 

How is your handshake?
Do you know how many times you should shake? 
Do you hang on until the other person lets go? 
Do you squeeze a little too hard or too soft? 
Ask me, I can give you the answer now.

Times are tough for those of you who are job searching, so you need to make yourself stand out in some way - in a good way, not a bad way.  Appearance can make your first impression a good one.  Do you know what you should be wearing to an interview?

Leave your questions below and I will answer.

Looking forward to talking with you soon.

Fran

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