CV Drawing Attention and Good Communication is a Recipe for Job Getting a job these days is a job in itself.

How to get that Job and to keep it too? Here I am giving some valuable tips on how to improve your communication an d job placement skills to succeed in the global economy. Use all sources that can help you improve your communication skills in the quick est time possible. It can include everything English grammar, pronunciation, int erpersonal communication, personality building and Development, job-placement ru les, interviewing tips, professional dressing and overall business etiquette. It is completely customized for people in India as almost all exercises include re al emails, CVs and actual office conversation. When some foreigner was working with HR heads in India on job placements, he wou ld see 90 percent of graduates being rejected in the first round of interviews. These rejections were always because of poor communication skills. It was very t ragic to see technically qualified and ambitious young people unable to get the jobs they wanted due to bad communication. According to some reports, only 20 pe r cent of graduates in India are considered employable to a multinational compan y. Rest were found to be not up to the mark due to poor communication skills. Ag ain, the reason is completely because of lack of communication and soft skills. Non-verbal skills are extremely important in the selection process. These includ e posture, dressing, your handshake, eye contact, and a positive attitude. First, dont give up. Competition for jobs is harder, but, there are jobs availabl e. Indias service sector is growing even in recessionary times. As a candidate yo u may need to work harder to prove yourself. Focus on differentiating yourself f rom your peers, and spend more time on improving your communication skills. Some suggestions on better Communication: Improve your grammar and English fluency: If you cant put a sentence together wit hout making a grammatical mistake, you wont come across as a professional. Read: Reading helps to improve grammar, vocabulary, and your overall communicati on style. Read anything papers, magazines, fiction, non-fiction, whatever engage s you. Practice pronunciation: Its important that when you speak, people are able to und erstand what you say. Learn to speak slowly and work on the intonation of your v oice. Listen and care: Good Listeners are more successful than good speakers. The manner in which we talk and present ourselves speaks volumes about our perso nality. It denotes our confidence levels, preparedness and knowledge of the exte rnal world. Body language and speaking skills go a long way in creating the righ t impression. The former is a form of non-verbal communication that involves the use of stylized gestures, postures and physiological signs which send out posit ive and negatives signals. Our speaking skills help us communicate effectively, a must in the corporate world. So, here are some body language/conversation tips that will help you stand in good stead. Do not stand or sit in a drooping style: Always stand tall with the shoulders an d back straight and stomach tucked in at all times. While talking to someone, maintain eye contact, stand at an arms distance and be careful not to invade anyones space. Never cross your arms in front as it is a defensive position. Do not speak to an yone with your back towards him. Always have a frontal angle with the person you are talking to. Avoid moving too much while talking to someone. This shows that you are disinter ested in the conversation and want to move away. Shift weight from one foot to a nother in a discreet manner. While you are standing, keep your feet slightly apa rt, this will make you feel relaxed. Make slight gestures with your hands while you are talking with someone. This shows a dependable and approachable personali ty. While conversing, make sure that you pronounce each word clearly and have a poli te tone of voice. The pitch of ones voice should always be moderate. Make sure th at you dont talk too fast or too slow. Be loud enough to be heard but do not rais e your voice. Listen to people when they are talking and do not interrupt, speak

only when the other person has finished speaking. All the above said and done the interviewee must have the knowledge about the fu nctional area he or she is interviewed for. Without this all the other aspects a re useless.