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Reading Time: 3 minutesPresentation is the skill of explaining content or a topic to an audience. It includes speaking to a group, addressing a meeting, briefing a team, presenting reports and proposals, among other tasks. Presentations can be broadly divided into Academic and Workplace presentations. Academic presentations are made in the context of the classroom or academia, whereas…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA report is a spoken or written account of anything observed, heard, done or investigated. It can be an official document prepared through investigation or an unofficial account of an event. It contains information organised in a narrative, graphics or tabular form, prepared on a periodic, recurring or regular basis. A good report should be…
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFax is a short form of facsimile. It is a telephonic transmission of scanned-in printed material, text, or images between two fax machines. An exact copy of the document is made by electronic scanning and transmitted as data by telecommunication links. Although faxing has become less common with the rise of digital communication, it is…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteE-mail/e-mail/ electronic mail is a digital method of exchanging information across the Internet. It can be formal or informal, depending on the purpose. Practising to write emails effectively will help improve your communication skills. An email usually has two parts. Steps in writing an e-mail a) Create an authentic/ professional e-mail ID b) Avoid a…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesSurveys are data-gathering methods used to collect, analyse, and interpret the views of a group of people within a target population. It is utilised in various research fields, including sociology, marketing research, politics, and psychology. A survey makes use of statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data. Information/data is gathered through printed questionnaires, telephonic or…
Reading Time: 3 minutesLetters are probably the most widely used form of interpersonal written communication. In this age of innumerable apps, social networks and instant messaging platforms, the art of letter writing may seem to be dying, especially in the personal realm. However, at least in formal communication, letter writing retains its dignity and relevance. Familiarity with the…
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePersonal, academic, and business writing come under the category of functional writing. Academic writing is formal in style and uses the third-person perspective. Its focus is on facts and issues rather than the writer’s opinion. Academic writing never uses slang words and jargon. Abstracts, book reviews, and conference papers are examples of academic writing formats….
Reading Time: 3 minutes JOB INTERVIEWS/ EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWS INTRODUCTION A job interview/employment interview is a formal and structured conversation between a candidate and an employer to assess the candidate’s fitness for a specific role. It is an opportunity to evaluate the candidate’s skills and experience and to understand whether the candidate’s career goals align with…
Reading Time: 2 minutesPreparing for a job interview involves meticulous planning. A few essential tips are provided below for preparing for a job interview that can lead to success. Know about the company/institution. It is important to research the company or institution to which you have applied. Understand its mission, products, services, competitors, industry position, and current market…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes A cover letter is a formal document that accompanies a CV/resume when applying for a job. It introduces the resume to the employer. Hence, a cover letter must be written in a way that impresses the employer. Typically, it showcases the applicant’s enthusiasm for the role within the company/institution and explains why the applicant is an ideal candidate for the…