The importance of communication skills for engineers

 “Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” By Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000).

This quote shows how communication is essential in the workforce, the ability to communicate effectively is vital in the workforce as it enhances your portfolio and increases the chances of employment. Good communication skills is the stepping stone to success in any jobs as this ability can help a workplace increase productivity, prevent conflict and reduce the error of miscommunication.

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