There’s a lot to learn when you’re just starting out in the communications field, but seasoned industry professionals can make the transition easier by imparting wisdom that you can rely on throughout your career. Read these communications lessons to improve your standing and performance.
While the mediums for communication are always changing, some lessons are lasting and universal. Always focus on your target customer, find your passion and incorporate it into your work, and never be afraid to fail. So whether it’s your first day on the job or you’ve been in the industry for over a decade, these lessons will consistently be valuable to communicators and marketers.
With that in mind, Forbes asked eight communications executives to share their thoughts on advice they wish a senior-level executive had shared with them early on. Among those interviewed was Holly Chessman, Vice President of Marketing at Glance Networks.
Communications lessons to learn early on
One communications lesson Holly thinks everyone should learn early on is how to negotiate:
Do not be afraid to negotiate, whether you are talking salary, deadlines, project parameters or anything in between. This is a critical skill for achieving business success and it’s a tough lesson, for many women in particular, to learn. It takes practice, confidence, the ability to understand what’s a reasonable ask and the courage to stand firm, even when others disagree.
One key way to gain an advantage in the negotiation process is to make sure that everyone is working from the same facts and details, regardless of whether or not they are physically in the same room. That’s where visual engagement software comes in handy, getting everyone on the same page even when there’s a distance separating the parties.
Would you like to learn more about what other communications professional had to say about essential skills to learn early on Read the complete article on Forbes today: Eight Timeless Communications Lessons to Learn and Retain Throughout Your Career.
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About Glance Networks
Glance helps enterprise organizations create the ultimate customer experience with smart, omni-channel visual engagement solutions based around integrated cobrowse, screen share, and one-way agent video. We are one of the world’s simplest, most reliable and secure platforms that enable companies to see, show and share anything online, creating a frictionless path to great experiences in sales, support and customer service. The result is improved customer satisfaction and loyalty, increased revenue growth and operational savings. From financial services and healthcare to retail and travel and leisure, even the most advanced technology and SaaS organizations – we transform the customer experience for today’s business. Learn More »
