What is communication and interpersonal skills? What do many jobs require those skills?

5 Responses to “What is communication and interpersonal skills? What do many jobs require those skills?”

1. Nathan B Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 4:14 pm

   Answering/talking on the phone, talking in meetings, giving speeches, greeting people that come in to an office, talking to coworkers.

   99% of all jobs require those skills, but to varying degrees.

   To know that you are "good" (or to convince someone else) you should consider your comfort level doing those things, your experience, and what others say or would say about your communication skills.
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2. bjpayne55 Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 pm

   do you interact well with people? do people understand what you are saying? ALL jobs that require contact with people require those skills!!
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3. Stallion Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm

   Communication and interpersonal skills are just B.S. Ignore that part of the job posting. They need someone to work, not gossip with the coworkers.
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4. MT Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 6:08 pm

   Interpersonal Skills Definition: Interpersonal skills are the "sum total of your ability to interact effectively with other people." (Johnson) It is obvious that your ability to communicate effectively, to feel comfortable, to be trusting and trustworthy are important for social workers and other professional helpers. We need to have a capacity for closeness or intimacy, which is seen as desirable; distance, on the other hand, is a problem. Effective social work requires effective relationships. The development and maintenance of good relationships throughout the helping process requires effective interpersonal skills. This is true for several reasons:
   1. It is only through a relationship that we gain trust. Trust is necessary for clients to confide in us to tell us about their lives. This makes it possible for social workers to assess the client’s situation, to contract with clients, and to work together toward solutions.
   2. It is primarily through a relationship that we gain a client’s confidence. Clients learn of new possibilities and make more effective decisions about their lives when they believe in the competence of the person who is helping them. Effective relationships increase the probability that clients will have that confidence in the worker.

   3. The helping relationship is the most important tool for social work practice. We do not use medications, lectures, or legal processes as do the medical, teaching, and legal professions. We use relationships to work with clients to do the work of our profession.

   Also,
   Interpersonal skills refer to mental and communicative algorithms applied during social communications and interactions in order to reach certain effects or results. The term ‘interpersonal skills’ is used often in business contexts to refer to the measure of a person’s ability to operate within business organizations through social communication and interactions. As an illustration, it is generally understood that communicating respect for other people or professionals within the workplace will enable one to reduce conflict and increase participation or assistance in obtaining information or completing tasks. For instance, in order to interrupt someone who is currently preoccupied with a task in order to obtain information needed immediately, it is recommended that a professional utilize a deferential approach with language such as, "Excuse me, are you busy? I have an urgent matter to discuss with you if you have the time at the moment." This allows the receiving professional to make their own judgement regarding the importance of their current task versus entering into a discussion with their colleague. While it is generally understood that interrupting someone with an "urgent" request will often take priority, allowing the receiver of the message to independently judge the request and agree to further interaction will likely result in a higher quality interaction. Following these kinds of heuristics to achieve better professional results generally results in a professional being ranked as one with ‘Good Interpersonal Skills’. Often these evaluations occur in formal and informal settings.This helps for the effective productivity in the organisation without any conflicts.
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   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpersonal_skills

5. Destini Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm

   Do you have a hard time explaining yourself? Does it take you several attempts to get your point across? Can you write a letter that people will understand? Do you get along with people, especially in a tight situation? Do you make friends easily?

   If you asked yes to the first 2 questions, you probably don’t communicate well. If you answered yes to the next question and no to the previous 2 questions, you probably are a good communicator. And finally , if you can answer yes to the last 2 questions, you probably have decent interpersonal skills.

   Remember, communication also affects your interpersonal skills! And to communicate, you need to have a good command of the language of choice, presumably it is English, and good grammar. (Spelling is also a bonus, but I know these days the computer checks your spelling).
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