Defining Communication
Define Communication
The act of giving, receiving, and sharing information through verbal messages and non-verbal actions.
Define Interview
a series of questions to understand the professional and educational background of the candidate. It gives an idea about your personality, skills, and technical qualifications to the employer.
Define Survey
A method of gathering information.
What is networking
The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts
Define Interpersonal Communication
How two people communicate. It can mean sharing information and expressing thoughts or feelings, either face-to-face or through a medium, such as a phone, email, or social media.
What is Visual Communication
The use of visual elements to convey ideas and information.
Define Group Interview
A recruiting technique that involves evaluating multiple candidates at the same time for the same position or similar ones.
Give 3 examples of a survey
Emails
Online (Digital)
Mobile
Pop-up Ads
Kiosks
Businesses (Restaurants, movie theaters, retail stores, etc.)
Festivals
What is Teamwork
The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
Name 2 of the 5 stages of Interpersonal Communication
First Stage – Acquaintance
Second Stage – The Build up Stage
Third Stage – Continuation Stage
Fourth Stage – Deterioration
Fifth Stage – The Termination Stage
Whats the difference between written and visual communication?
While written communication refers specifically to our writing and use of symbols, visual communication focuses on what we see through our eyes.
Whats the difference between open and closed ended questions
Open Ended Opens up a topic for exploration and discussion.
Closed-Ended Questions: Leads to a closed-off conversational path
What are the 4 forms of surveying
Interview
Online (Digital) Survey Form
Focus Groups
Feedback Forms
Name 3 of the 5 key components of networking
Be the friendly, approachable person that everyone seeks to find at a networking event.
Make up your mind going in that don't need to try to meet everyone.
Look your best, and you will feel more confident.
Have a notebook handy so that you can take notes if needed, and listen attentively
Follow up after the event. Don't just collect business cards for the sake of collecting
Name 2 reasons a relationship may go through the termination stage
Death of any one partner
Divorce
Separation
Why is it important to have communication skills?
It is important to develop a variety of skills for both communicating TO others and learning how to interpret the information received FROM others.
Name 2 steps in the Pre Interview Process
Conduct research on the company and position
Clean up your portfolio
Prepare interview attire
Make arrangements to arrive ON TIME
What is a focus group
An in-person interview or survey process involving a group of people rather than just one individual. The group is generally small and led by a moderator.
What are the 3 Key Components of Teamwork
Planning
Coordination
Cooperation
What is Deterioration
Not all relationships pass through this stage. Lack of compatibility, trust, love and care often lead to misunderstandings and serious troubles in relationships.
Name all 5 Essential Forms of Communication
Verbal
Nonverbal
Written
Visual
Aural
Name 3 Good Job Interview skills
Appropriate manners and body language
Communication skills
Wearing professional attire
Presenting a portfolio (resume, references, etc.)
Preparing thoughtful questions and answers for the interviewer
Name 3 steps of recruitment
Determine your needs
Write a job description
Promote the job posting
Source candidates
Review resumes/backgrounds
Conduct Interviews
Extend a job offer
Hire and onboard
What are the 4 Basic Team Dynamics?
Open Communication
Effective Coordination
Efficient Cooperation
High Levels of Interdependence
What is the continuation stage?
This is the stage where the relationship blossoms into lasting commitments. It is when people, after knowing each other well, decide to be in each other’s company and tie the knot.