Develop the skills required to communicate, articulate ideas and experiences effectively with persons inside and outside of your organization across multiple modalities.
Communication
A person with communication skills will:
- Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
- Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural differences.
- Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others.
- Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.
Ways to develop
There are many ways for students to develop their oral and written communication skills, including a wide variety of classes and student organizations. Here are just a few examples:
- Kelley School of Business
- BUS-C104 Business Presentations
- BUS-C106 Business Presentations: Honors
- BUS-C204 Business Communication
- BUS-C205 Business Communication: Honors
- BUS-C271 Global Business Analysis - Business Communications
- BUS-C272 Global Business Immersion - Business Communications
- BUS-C301 Communication for Accountants
- BUS-C355 Kelley Consulting
- English Department
- ENG-W231 Professional Writing Skills
- ENG-W240 Community Service Writing
- ENG-W270 Argumentative Writing
- ENG-W280 Literary Editing and Publishing
- ENG-W321 Advanced Technical Writing
Go to beINvolved and do an organization search for up-to-date results as the following list is not likely to be completely comprehensive.
- Toastmasters at the Kelley School of Business
- Mock Trial at IU
- 21st Century Scholars Leadership Corps
- Beth Wood Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America at IU
- Debate Team at IU
- Report the World at Indiana University
More ways to learn
Not a lot of time? Check out ways to gain skills through micro-internships and virtual work simulations.
Meet with your career coach
Looking for more ways to develop your professional skills? Consider meeting with your career coach! They will identify resources for you and help you find ways to build professional experience.