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Non-verbal communication is as important as verbal communication

"Communication occurs when signals carry information-bearing messages between a source and a destination” – Robert M. Krauss, Columbia University. This can also be termed as verbal communication. On the other hand non-verbal communication is that process of communication where people exchange visual cues – for example: gestures, body language, eye contact, facial expression, etc. Whether you are in a social gathering or in an interview, the combination of verbal and non-verbal communication is of utmost importance. On several occasions we tend to overlook the necessity of transmitting the right non-verbal signals and end up conveying wrong messages. This holds true during an interview process as well. According to BVM Rao, Head Human Resources at Shoppers Stop, "We always look at the candidate’s balance between non-verbal and verbal communication while conducting an interview. Certain non-verbal signals such as eye contact and overall body language are very i...

Interview questions to judge team player skills

Questions to judge team player skills Questions to judge how candidate is motivational in a team? What would your colleagues say about your drive? Your boss? What failing situation have you rescued? How do you get things done? Did you finance college? How did you find your first job? How would you react to heading a start-up situation? In describing your leadership style, what is more important – form or content? Have you ever left a position because the standards set were not high enough? In your expectations for others, how close do your colleagues come to meeting the mark? Describe situations in which you have had to “bend” to achieve objectives. Which is more important – completing a job on time or doing it right? What are your short-term objectives? Long term? What do you look for in a job? Give me the reasons for your last three job changes? What new goals or objectives have you established recently? What is the best aspect of your current position? The worst? What interests yo...

Basic skills needed for successful career

The following fundamentals skills are required for fresher to have a good start for their career 1.       It is mandatory to have hard skills such as technical skills for a job, where as soft skills such as interpersonal skills will sustain their job at work place. 2.        Time management is major issue where the new entrant should concentrate for a smart work 3.       A good communication skill will be additional boost for their successful career. They should able to read, write and speak with clients. 4.       They should also have skills on identifying problems, finding right solutions, selecting right idea and implanting it at right time 5.       If they have able to work in a team, it will be a added advantages. Apart from these interpersonal skills, they should have emotional intelligence, positive approach with others.