Task 3: The Importance of communication skills for engineers
I have decided to choose point 3, which is, “Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000) From the above paragraph, I can infer that in the working environment, communication is considered a core skill that contributes to both professional entry and long-term career success. I agree that communication is one of the basic skills that every graduate should have so that they are able to interact effectively with colleagues and is able to convey the message or idea across clearly. Communication is also vital to resolve challenges and conflict. Graduates that are able to communicate well are able to express their concerns as well as able understand others’ perspective. Therefore, from securing employment and excellin...