#111: How To Communicate Effectively - Part 1
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English - July 18, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
How To Communicate Effectively - Part 1
Communication is an essential part of life. Whether in a personal or professional setting, we must communicate effectively in order to understand each other and accomplish our goals. In this two-part episode, we'll look at some real-world examples of effective and ineffective communication to see how we can improve our skills and avoid common mistakes. In part 1, we talk about acronyms, knowing your audience, "weasel words" and more!
Chapters
[01:05]
A recent conversation with a coaching student helped inspire today's episode. They visited a website with "tech jargon" that the average person won't understand.
[02:57]
"ATS" is a common acronym in the hiring industry, but it's not verbiage everyone will understand. It's important to break down and explain acronyms!
[05:14]
Make sure your resume meets the application requirements so the Applicant Tracking Systems can scan your resume or cover letter properly.
[07:28]
The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce you to the hiring company and tie in your qualifications for the job.
[09:46]
“Weasel words” are blanket statements used to avoid specifying an authority. They are vague expressions that generally create a lack of trust between you and the receiver.
[11:49]
Knowing your audience helps you recognize who you are presenting or speaking to, so you can tailor your words to make sure everyone understands.
[14:13]
Have confidence in yourself and in your words, no matter the circumstances.