There is no substitute for practice. You have to be willing to try and fail and keep trying. You become a good friend by being a friend, without forcing or faking.
You can make the most improvement in communications by thinking before speaking and by listening and asking questions. Do not be afraid to say that you do not understand when you do not understand. We make progress in small steps and not huge leaps. As babies, most of us didn't even talk at all until we had listened for several years.
2007-03-09 01:47:05
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answered by xaviar_onasis 5
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practice makes a man perfect. purchase good dictionary and know the meanings of words. improve u r vocabulary. read english news paper daily just how u r taking food. speak in english with u r friends. write articles on small subjects and correct it by goood english lecture. observe the news readers in bbc, ndtv, cnn etc. then u can improve ur presentation, and spoken skills.
2007-03-09 01:58:44
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answered by sabu 4
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and so the “picture” you first present says much about you to the person you are meeting. Is your appearance saying the right things to help create the right first impression?
If you are feeling uncomfortable and on edge, this can make the other person ill at ease and that’s a sure way to create the wrong impression. If you are calm and confident, so the other person will feel more at ease, and so have a solid foundation for making that first impression a good one.
Be Positive
Your attitude shows through in everything you do. Project a positive attitude, even in the face of criticism or in the case of nervousness. Strive to learn from your meeting and to contribute appropriately, maintaining an upbeat manner and a smile.
It goes without saying that good manners and polite, attentive and courteous behavior help make a good impression. So be on your best behavior!
› Gain the support and cooperation of annoying people by making them your allies.
› Recovering from a dangerous mistake on your part.
› Invite thoughtful and truthful answers to your questions by following these steps.
› Capture the attention of someone who doesn't want to listen to you.
› Get important information when you need it - without looking like a troublemaker.
› Avoid frustration
› Help others accept difficult information that they need but really don't want to know about.
› Understand why some people can't help reacting in unusual ways - and what to do when you are the target.
Interview Situation
The interview situation can vary from a one-to-one contact between you and an employee of the organization (human resources manager, campus recruiter, department manager, etc.), to a panel composed of several different employees representing various levels or functions. The situation also can vary from a single interview with an organizational representative to a sequence of several interviews on a given day.
Performance interviewing, or in-basket interviewing, is another situation in which you might find yourself. In this case, you will be asked to perform tasks which your possible job will entail in a limited amount of time. Mistakes are expected; the employer is looking for the way you handle yourself. Another type of interviewing is called behavioral interviewing, where the employer seeks to predict future behavior by examining past behavior. For behavioral interviewing strategies, see articles in the Mobile File in the Career Center Library. Remember: You need to respond and actively participate in each interview. Don't assume what you have told the first interviewer will be communicated to others in the organization.
Breaking the Ice
As stated in the introduction, interviews are unpredictable and no two interviews are alike. A lot depends upon the interviewer for s/he has control and you should respond to that control.
At the beginning of the interview, interviewers usually try to make you as comfortable as possible. Usually they start off with basic questioning from your resume. Since this is information that is familiar to you, the interview will become less tense and you should be ready when the interviewer starts to concentrate on specific facts.
Questioning (Interviewer)
After introductory questioning, the interviewer will usually get right to the point. Some typical questions are:
What was your career objective when you entered college? What is it now?
Why did you change your goals? (If pertinent)
How can a job with this organization help you meet your career objectives?
What contributions do you see yourself making to our organization?
From this type of questioning, the interviewer will be able to know whether the candidate is just looking for a job by using a shotgun approach, or whether a candidate has spent some time in self-appraisal and is trying to meet his/her needs through selective interviewing. The interviewer will also be assessing some of the reasons or motivations for a candidate's actions or activities as well as some of the individual's style of operating. While a resume provides the facts, the interview provides the "why's and "how's.
During the interview, the most important thing to remember is to Be honest. The interviewer will not be able to evaluate you fairly if you attempt to con him/her. Telling interviewers what you think they want to hear is not the purpose of the interview. If you try to con the interviewer and s/he is on to your game, the chance of being invited for a second interview is slim.
Another point to keep in mind: be prepared to back up what you say. According to interviewers, too many applicants make statements that they are unable to prove. If you state that you have certain skills and abilities, be prepared to cite specific incidents where you have used or demonstrated them.
In some interviews there might be some stress questions thrown in so that the interviewer can get to know you better. Stress questions are usually problem-solving in essence, and there are no right or wrong answers. The purpose of this type of questioning is to see how you think and react under pressure. For additional sample questions, see selected Career Center Library resources on interviewing.
Salary: One question you should be ready to answer is on the salary expected. On your resume it is proper not to mention salaries. You can even leave it open on your application form or write in negotiable. But in an interview, you might be asked to state a figure. Know what persons of your general qualifications are being offered as starting salaries in positions similar to the one for which you are interviewing. For salary information, consult resources in the Career Library including NACE's Salary Survey. There are also a variety of Web sites that provide salary information. Examples include www.salary.com, hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary and salary.monster.com. Many other sites can be found by simply searching the Web using the term "salary." These sources can give you some idea of what your salary range will be. By knowing the rate beforehand, you can be realistic in your terms. Candidates whose rates are too high might price themselves right out of the job. If you are too low, the interviewer might not consider you an ambitious person, and there is a chance you will not be given further consideration. Another possibility is that they might hire you at a lower rate and there will be no chance for negotiating a salary figure. One way to handle salary questions is to give a salary range. Be prepared to back up your salary request with specific information about your education and experience. Generally however, it is recommended that candidates allow employers to address salary.
2007-03-09 02:13:26
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answered by Arki 2
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in order to improve communication you should try
speak in english
dont try directly speak vage english,
first start with ease english&slowly-slowly you expert in communication.
2007-03-09 05:32:07
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answered by roshan 1
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