| Introduction: | | | | At Hughes software systems, the technology that we |
| A review of recent literature on management, job | | | | put our mind, body and soul into, screams 'cutting edge'. |
| advertisements and career advancement suggests | | | | It's developed such that it can adapt to the changes of |
| that in today's competitive employment market | | | | not just days and months, but also the years to come. |
| employers' value communication skills more than | | | | So, leave behind more than just your genes for your |
| technical competence. | | | | grandchildren - software and a legacy of having |
| The ability to communicate effectively with others and | | | | worked with global giants. |
| get along with a variety of different types of | | | | Actively looking for BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Techs in |
| personalities is two of the most desirable qualities in job | | | | Computer Science and Communications...Good |
| candidates, according to employers. Employers want | | | | documentation/presentation skills are a must. |
| to discern if you have the ability to organize your | | | | Once hired, it reappears at the performance appraisal: |
| thoughts and ideas effectively. | | | | 'Improve communication skills.' The corporate recruiters |
| The competencies employers seek are:o | | | | rank communication skills as the top criteria for hiring |
| Communicationo Leadershipo Critical Thinkingo | | | | employees. |
| Negotiationso Managing Changeo Ethicso | | | | Why is communication the core of the corporate |
| Self-Managed Learningo Motivationo Team Worko | | | | world? |
| Interpersonalo Diversityo Technical Knowledge | | | | The truth is that it has always been the core of the |
| Job seekers who demonstrate these traits have an | | | | corporate world. From the moment potential |
| advantage with prospective employers. | | | | employees see a recruitment advertisement to the |
| It is in every job advertisement and most job | | | | day-to-day interactions with managers, every aspect |
| descriptions: "must possess good communication skills." | | | | of employees' interaction with organizations involves |
| Microsoft - requires cross functional domain expertise, | | | | communication. Communication between the people |
| sophisticated technical and functional know-how of the | | | | and the company is the core element of a good |
| company's products, understanding multi-vendor | | | | corporate reputation. |
| environments and an ability to communicate this | | | | When organizations want to implement strategies, |
| understanding simply and effectively to the customer. | | | | communication is the core of understanding and |
| Siemens - For all positions, you should have qualified | | | | awareness of the strategy, commitment, coordination |
| from premier institutions and/or have exposure to | | | | and sharing responsibilities and adequate capabilities. |
| MNC working environments. Excellent analytical, | | | | Communication plays a fundamental role in business |
| interpersonal and communication skills along with the | | | | continuity, in a crisis or in corporate reputation. Good |
| ability to work within teams are essential for all | | | | communication enhances organizational productivity. |
| positions. Excellent verbal and written communication | | | | Communication is absolutely fundamental to a |
| skills are essential for all positions. | | | | successful outcome. |