WORK IT LIKE A EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION

What are communication skills?

Communication is the ability to give and receive information - both verbally and in writing - that is clear, well structured and targeted to the intended audience and tone of voice

Communication skills also include listening and questioning skills as well as non-verbal communication, such as eye-contact, body language and pace and tone of voice

Effective communication and interpersonal skills underpin everything, whether in the workplace or elsewhere Poor communication in a work environment can lead to misunderstandings, time being wasted or mistakes being made, all of which have the potential to be very costly to an organisation

In any working environment, you will work or liaise with others to at least some degree, whether these people are internal or external to your organisation. The ability to get along with others, put them at ease and win their trust and confidence is vital for the success of the organisation you are representing

If you feel like communication is one of your key strengths, you might want to find out more about industries including Teaching, Advertising, Copywriting, Law, Film & TV, the Diplomatic Service, Broadcasting, PR and Communications itself

All subjects at school will help develop your communications skills in different ways, as will as involvement in team sports and activities outside school But English, Drama and Languages will be particularly helpful for developing strong communication skills.

Lower Sixth,

Chatting to my cousin last summer about her new job as a Wedding Co-Ordinator, I found myself wondering if an Events Career would be something I would want to pursue She told me what her job entailed and it sounded very interesting. I then asked Mrs Rogers if there was any chance she had any contacts in Events to do some work experience. She put me in contact with a local company in Beaconsfield, called Mabrouka Events, and they invited me to spend a few days working alongside the Events team last December.

During my time at Mabrouka, I learnt how an Events Agency operates and I was surprised to learn how varied the work was. Whilst shadowing the Events Apprentice, I enjoyed learning how to find and book venues, book transport for the clients' guests (to get to them to the events), create invoices and provide quotes for possible future clients. I also took part in a Teams meeting with a supplier, to finalise the details for an upcoming event in Maidenhead.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Mabrouka and this experience has given me a really useful insight into the Events industry.

Rosie is keen to gain further events experience Do get in touch with mrs Rogers if you think you can help