It’s a classic tale of woe for the 21st Century: the well-skilled, dedicated technical whiz who turns into a shrinking violet in job interviews, botching one opportunity after another because of weak communication skills.
Today’s job market is a buyer’s market. For all but the most specialized technical positions, companies are fishing from the largest-ever pool of qualified candidates. Many local employers have become much more discriminating, running job applicants through a battery of interviews designed to shed light not only on technical skills but on a candidate’s aptitude for communications, flexibility, and self-management.
Preparation Pays
Read tips for exhibiting your communication skills in an interview.