Summary of the “Keys of success at work”
According to the article, people think that employers are only focused in technical skills when they interview new candidates for a job. However these times companies are interested in much more and a lot of companies have different needs. There are a number of different and important skills and attitudes they all want to find. These skills are:
Communication skills: Companies are really interested in people who can communicate, and get along well with the other, and also give your ideas, and deal assertive with your customer and co- workers.
Leadership skills: There are a lot of companies who are looking for people who are self-starters , and who are willing to lead others. They got to make their own decision.
Maturity: Is someone who is responsible with the mistakes and do not become desperate about the situation.
Problem solving skills: Someone who can recognize problems and create a plan for saving them.
Commitment: Employers wants workers who work hard toward company’s goals.
Informational skills: Your capacity to gather, organize and analyze information is very important in today’s world.
Most of these do not imply technical skills. They are people skill that are essential in every job or field .If you lack any of these skills , you should improve them as part of yours goals.
Strategies for Successful Small Talk
According to the article, opportunities for small talk can happen anywhere. But how people start a conversation , or how do you end it politely ? so there are a series of steps that will help you .
First of all , you have to prepare a list of neutral conversation such as " excuse me" , "do you have the time" or "where is the bus stop". is always a good idea to get the attention of people, and these kind of questions are essentials.
Second, if the person want to end the conversation in a politely way there are a useful expressions like " It's great talking to you, but i really have to go" , or "excuse me i have to go" in addition you can add phrases such as "take care" or "see you later". This might be a good way for ending a conversation.
Third, control your listening skills and make listening sounds. you have to show you are paying attention and are concentrating on what the other person is saying . "i see", "of course". "uh-huh", or " really" are the most popular sounds and listening skills you can say.
fourth, being positive is always a good way of showing to other people you are interested. Smiling , making eye contact , and nodding are the best signals that you are paying attention , therefore is a positive language and Americans will interpret these behaviors good.
Fifth, you have to know how to interrupt politely without being rude. "excuse me", "sorry", or "pardon me" are the best phrases . Remember do not be too rude , and be polite when you need to cut a conversation.
Sixth, Don't be timid or nervous . you have to have self-confidence and break the ice. Telling funny stories or something interesting is a good way of lose your fear and start an entertaining conversation.
Finally, in the United States it is normal to start up a conversation with someone you have never met before. This is a big country and you can find a person and start a conversation in places like , supermarkets , train stations or on the street. So many people tend to be shy , but at the same time they want to ind friends or they do not want to feel alone. Don"t be shy and afraid to say hello or nice day, isn't it ? for small talk is important to be friendly and a politely person. being shy or dont have self-confidence sometimes is not good.
According to the article, people think that employers are only focused in technical skills when they interview new candidates for a job. However these times companies are interested in much more and a lot of companies have different needs. There are a number of different and important skills and attitudes they all want to find. These skills are:
Communication skills: Companies are really interested in people who can communicate, and get along well with the other, and also give your ideas, and deal assertive with your customer and co- workers.
Leadership skills: There are a lot of companies who are looking for people who are self-starters , and who are willing to lead others. They got to make their own decision.
Maturity: Is someone who is responsible with the mistakes and do not become desperate about the situation.
Problem solving skills: Someone who can recognize problems and create a plan for saving them.
Commitment: Employers wants workers who work hard toward company’s goals.
Informational skills: Your capacity to gather, organize and analyze information is very important in today’s world.
Most of these do not imply technical skills. They are people skill that are essential in every job or field .If you lack any of these skills , you should improve them as part of yours goals.
Strategies for Successful Small Talk
According to the article, opportunities for small talk can happen anywhere. But how people start a conversation , or how do you end it politely ? so there are a series of steps that will help you .
First of all , you have to prepare a list of neutral conversation such as " excuse me" , "do you have the time" or "where is the bus stop". is always a good idea to get the attention of people, and these kind of questions are essentials.
Second, if the person want to end the conversation in a politely way there are a useful expressions like " It's great talking to you, but i really have to go" , or "excuse me i have to go" in addition you can add phrases such as "take care" or "see you later". This might be a good way for ending a conversation.
Third, control your listening skills and make listening sounds. you have to show you are paying attention and are concentrating on what the other person is saying . "i see", "of course". "uh-huh", or " really" are the most popular sounds and listening skills you can say.
fourth, being positive is always a good way of showing to other people you are interested. Smiling , making eye contact , and nodding are the best signals that you are paying attention , therefore is a positive language and Americans will interpret these behaviors good.
Fifth, you have to know how to interrupt politely without being rude. "excuse me", "sorry", or "pardon me" are the best phrases . Remember do not be too rude , and be polite when you need to cut a conversation.
Sixth, Don't be timid or nervous . you have to have self-confidence and break the ice. Telling funny stories or something interesting is a good way of lose your fear and start an entertaining conversation.
Finally, in the United States it is normal to start up a conversation with someone you have never met before. This is a big country and you can find a person and start a conversation in places like , supermarkets , train stations or on the street. So many people tend to be shy , but at the same time they want to ind friends or they do not want to feel alone. Don"t be shy and afraid to say hello or nice day, isn't it ? for small talk is important to be friendly and a politely person. being shy or dont have self-confidence sometimes is not good.