Business Communication in the Digital Age

Flashcards about business communication skills in the digital age.

Experts estimate that almost __ of all present jobs will disappear in the next decade.

half

Future-proof occupations will require communication, managing people, __, and specialized knowledge.

creativity

In a hyperconnected, always-on environment, __ are critical.

communication skills

Superior __ will make you marketable in the workplace of the future regardless of the economic climate.

communication skills

In one recent survey of job postings, written and oral communication ranked first among the five most desirable __ in job seekers.

attributes

To be successful, workers need essential twenty-first-century skills such as oral and written communication, teamwork, __, problem solving, and media savvy.

analytical thinking

Jobs relying heavily on transferrable skills such as __ are more likely to survive automation.

communication

Recruiters will scrutinize your __ and will not hire candidates who write poorly or post inappropriate content.

online presence

An analysis of 142,000 job advertisements revealed that the most highly requested interpersonal skills were oral communication, written communication, __ and problem solving

collaboration

__ skills, people skills, or emotional intelligence are powerful social skills employers expect.

Soft

__ skills or professional skills can be defined as a combination of communication, logical reasoning, critical-thinking, teamwork, and management skills.

Interpersonal

Graduates with bachelor’s degrees and higher earn nearly __ as much as people with less than a high-school education.

three times

__ and social media have contributed to the development of the sharing economy.

Disruptive technologies

Businesses are unlikely to thrive without ___.

digital media

Employees in the United States work long hours without extra compensation and receive the __ paid vacations among their international counterparts.

shortest

__ are project-based teams that disband once they have accomplished their objectives.

Ad hoc teams

__ organizations means fewer managers, which allows organizations to better compete and to reduce expenses.

Flatter

Expanding global markets and growing workforce diversity means that you may be interacting with people from many ___.

cultures

In a hyperconnected always-on professional environment, __ are constantly noticed.

communication skills