“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

The number of working professionals in our country only keeps rising each year. How they work and communicate directly affects a company’s growth. Hence, soft skills and communication skills for a working professional is as important as the job itself. 

The first reason English is important for a working professional is communication, of course. They must be able to talk to their peers, bosses, and clients. If they present themselves well and communicate well, it leaves a lasting impression. In the case of international clients, knowing English and soft skills is a must. It is the difference between a successful deal and failed deal.

Majority of working professionals are young. People regularly attend social meetings like parties or go on an outing, like to a mall. Communicating in English eases up the shopping or mingling experience and helps you get along with the others easier. In a party, English can also act as a ‘status symbol’. While shopping, knowing basic communication can help make your purchasing simpler.

English and soft skills are skills that are very sought after in today’s world. This skill instantly lifts your resume and gives you an edge over the other participants. It shows a company that you are willing to try and improve your communication, and if you are ready to work for that, then you come across as hard working.

Some companies require for the candidate to know the English language. Without this skill, the application is rejected. Since English is an easy language to pick-up, this issue can be avoided altogether.

Having the right communication skills can help expand your reach to different cities and even to international locations. If you know your English, then international commitments are not a faraway dream. Having these skills in a company improves your chances of getting hired for a main role ten-fold.

Basic communication is required in any professional setting. It helps form and send formal emails and messages. Even formal calls require communication. Communication in an office can help make the office more efficient.

Although most of us realise how good communication sets the best apart, we do not really work on improving our communication. It does not take much effort, and once we start working on it, we will be in a different ballpark than the rest.