Top 5 Skills Employers Look For in Communications Job Seekers

Top Skills for Communication Jobs

By Jane Okoth,
We live in a communication detailed environment and that is why being able to communicate effectively in professional and personal life is very vital.

But what happens if you are looking to pursue a career in communication? If you happen to be looking for a communication job, these crucial skills will come in handy.

5 Vital Skills For Communication Jobs In Kenya

1. Ability to Communicate Effectively
Melody Mwendwa, a Communication Officer at Corporate Staffing Services says for a successful career in communication, excellent communication skills are important.

“If you are considering a career in communication, you have to be a good communicator both verbally and written,” she says.

The ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form with a wide variety of people while maintaining good eye contact and present your ideas appropriately all require good communication skills that employers seek.

2. Excellent Organization skills
The ability to juggle through multiple work responsibilities is a result of good organizational skills.

Employers in Kenya feel that candidates with good organizational skills are more productive on the job, and able to handle their responsibilities in a timely manner.

Are you that person who is always in late to hand over your work assignments? You need to work on your organizational skills if you want a job in communication.

3. Writing and Research Skills
As a communication professional, one of your duties will include handling different types of writing such as press releases, speeches, and social media posts.

The ability to conduct a thorough research as well as write well is an important tool in getting the message across to the target audience.

Being attentive to detail which is important when writing is a vital skill as it goes hand in hand with research skills.

4. Leadership Skills are Essential in Communication Jobs

If you are looking for a communication job, leadership skills are important because majority of employers feel you are best suited for a communication role.

Not only is the skill essential in communication, but in the recent survey by corporate staffing services, possessing leadership skills is what mot Kenyan employers are looking for in graduates.

This is because such graduates are found to be outspoken, team players,flexible as well as those who take initiative.

5. Knowledge of Social Media
In the digital age, use of social media in communicating is common. As a communication professional, you need to reach out to individuals using various communication platforms.

This is why the use and knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and the likes is critical at this stage.

You need to figure out your target audience and select the social media platform that is appropriate.

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