Communication and self-promotion is as important as the skill you possess
Rihom's interview seemed to have gone just fine. He appeared to have presented his skills competently to the General Manager (finance). His resume indicated that he was the right person for the job. Yet he was not selected for the post of finance manager. So what happened? According to the GM, Rihom was quiet and rather withdrawn. He failed to show any kind of interest towards the prospective job. As a result company finally chose someone with less talents, but more enthusiastic and confident. The moral of the story; communication and self-promotion is as important as the skill you possess.
The first thing an employer looks for is the ability of the potential candidate to communicate effectively and enthusiastically. Here are some tips on how to improve your communication skills.
Be Flexible: A must!
A good communicator is one who can express him/her self clearly right across the organization structure. The key to effective communication is flexibility. You should also be able to identify an opportunity to communicate. More importantly, deal with different situations and personalities accordingly. For instance, getting into details with somebody who likes bare-bone facts, would be inappropriate.
Don't blow your own trumpet but let them know
Who ever told you self-promotion is in bad taste? It's imperative to possess strong persuasion skills. This could explain why two people with similar backgrounds find themselves in different career positions. Learn to sell your skills. How else will your prospective employer know what you are capable of?
If you think that hard work and talent speak for themselves, you need to get your thoughts updated. Perhaps it is true in the context of the academic world, but the corporate arena requires certain amount of persuasion to move ahead.
Ask and you shall….
Merely being intelligent, hardworking, and loyal is a thing of the past. Now you have to make a conscious attempt to push yourself into the limelight. Don't assume your superiors will recognise your interests, capabilities and achievements. If you want something, ask for it!! It's important to put your feelings into words.
Be Flexible: A must!
A good communicator is one who can express him/her self clearly right across the organization structure. The key to effective communication is flexibility. You should also be able to identify an opportunity to communicate. More importantly, deal with different situations and personalities accordingly. For instance, getting into details with somebody who likes bare-bone facts, would be inappropriate.
Don't blow your own trumpet but let them know
Who ever told you self-promotion is in bad taste? It's imperative to possess strong persuasion skills. This could explain why two people with similar backgrounds find themselves in different career positions. Learn to sell your skills. How else will your prospective employer know what you are capable of?
If you think that hard work and talent speak for themselves, you need to get your thoughts updated. Perhaps it is true in the context of the academic world, but the corporate arena requires certain amount of persuasion to move ahead.
Ask and you shall….
Merely being intelligent, hardworking, and loyal is a thing of the past. Now you have to make a conscious attempt to push yourself into the limelight. Don't assume your superiors will recognise your interests, capabilities and achievements. If you want something, ask for it!! It's important to put your feelings into words.
Don't be modest about your achievements. Live up to that of which you are capable. However, do not overplay your cards. Self-promotion should not change your personality or principles. Neither do you have to resort to unethical promotion techniques. Emphasize your capabilities, communicate well.
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