Some of B schools and even new IIMs have replaced GD with WAT hence, Written Analysis Test has also become a tool to test MBA aspirant on assessing overall communication and personality, so it is also equally important and crucial component of MBA admission process.
Read WAT topic: Communication skills are prerequisite for a job offer
Communication skills are important not only for a job offer but for success in life. Many people have the misconception that communication is all about sharing your views and the ability to strike a conversation.
This is not true. Communication is a two-way street where you not only convey your thoughts and ideas to another individual but you also understand the views of others. This is extremely important in a workplace where the success of an organisation is dependent on the interaction among the employees and their ability to work together on various tasks. This is the reason why employers stress the importance of communication skills and ensure that candidates whom they are employing have strong communication skills.
A person with strong communication skills is able to delegate work to his subordinates and ensure that projects are running smoothly. In addition, trust and rapport increase with communication and this enhances the productivity of an organisation.
Rollo May, an American existential psychologist, once said, “Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing”. This is completely true. Microsoft, Infosys, Samsung, and Apple have managed to make it to the list of successful companies because of their leaders, who are effective communicators.
These leaders communicate the vision and mission of the organisation to their employees and ensure that the tasks are in line with the goals of the organisation. Effective communicators also ensure that the voices of the employees are heard. To be an effective communicator, you should be a good listener and understand the requirements of the clients and the problems of the employees.
Students who graduate with an MBA degree will eventually move into leadership positions, where communication skills are extremely important. This is the reason why communication skills are prerequisite for a job offer. However, it would be incorrect to say that communication skills are the only prerequisite for a job offer.
To secure a job, you need to have an MBA degree from a reputed college or university, be academically bright, possess leadership skills and of course, good communication skills. And it is the candidate who is an all-rounder who will eventually secure a job.
Communication skills are definitely important in securing a job because they demonstrate your ability to understand the needs of the people around you and convey your thoughts effectively. In addition, communication skills help one to strengthen relationships in the workplace, which are important for corporate success.
However, to secure a job, you need to convince the interviewer that you have the necessary skills and qualifications, apart from communication skills, that will be an asset to the organisation.
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