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*The College Student Mindset for Career Preparation and Success. Barnes & Noble College and Why Millenials Matter. http://www.bncollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Millennial%20Survey%20Report_FINAL914.pdf
90% of students consider communication skills
most important AND an area for improvement*
Being over prepared might even be better.
This refers to any conversations, speeches, or interviews.
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Be informed about local and relevant current events.
Have a few stories in the back of your mind for reference.
Be ready to talk about anything!
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It takes a while to master the skill of holding a conversation
with a person you just met.
Try to fi nd something you have in common and listen closely
to what they are saying.
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Only 7% of communication involves words.
55% is visual(body language, eye contact).
38% is vocal(pitch, speed, volume, tone of voice).*
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*Gallo, Carmine (2007, February 14). Body Language: A Key to Success in the Workplace. Retrieved from http://fi nance.yahoo.com/news/pf_article_102425.html
4“The lessons that I’ve learned about
fi rst impressions through auditioning has defi nitely prepared me for the professional world. People can make assumptions about
you the moment you step into the room—your age, past experiences, work ethic.
I purposely stand tall to give off confi dence and
exude gravitas.”
—Brianna Mercado, Professional Dancer and Motivational Speaker
The world’s best leaders and communicators have
strong body language: a commanding presence that refl ects confi dence,
competence, and charisma.
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The most important thing is to be YOU.
Know yourself—your values, goals, and dreams
—and speak from the heart.
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Communication is a skill that takes A LOT of practice.
Get started with
Peter Drucker’s Five Most Important Questions:Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders
wileybiz.com/drucker-5-questions
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