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August 25, 2022

Tips for Fresh Accountants to Develop Professional Communication Skills

Starting a new job or worried about going back into the office after working from home? 

When going into an office environment, it’s important to remember, that communication skills are key to building professional and personal relationships as well as building your confidence (especially when we’ve all been isolated for a very long time so it may take a while to get back into the swing of things). So, here are a few tips and tricks to help shake off those nerves and get you back into the groove of things. 

Master Small Talk 

We are all human, so it’s okay if you don’t have the perfect thing to say in all situations. Initiating simple conversations with “small talk” can boost your social skills and confidence again so if you know you have something in common with the person you’re speaking to, bring that up! It could be anything from a movie you watched at the weekend or a great typical British conversation starter in the good old British weather!  

You can then start to bring up more work-related subjects and show interest in what they are doing such as what projects they are working on. It may sound simple, but once you start putting these simple conversation starters into practice you will feel your confidence boost massively!  

Ask Questions

If you’re in the middle of a conversation and don’t know how to add value, ask a question that will show the other person you’re engaged with what they have to say. Try using “What did you do” … “Tell me about” … or “How did that make you feel”. Creating conversations that encourage expressive emotions will build connections between you and your colleagues. People love talking about themselves (it’s what makes us feel good!) so they will love that you have taken an interest in them. 

Active listening

How many times have you spoken to someone, and you can tell they’ve been distracted? Don’t be that person! When listening to a conversation make sure you try not to interrupt and let them talk. By asking questions or using lines like “that’s a great idea”, will show the other person you value what they have to say and it’s important to you. 

Body Language

Having closed body language can shut down any conversation so be aware; that your body language will display your emotions. To create warm body language, avoid folding your arms and covering your body. Start, holding your shoulders back, creating eye contact, and smiling at people! This will make other people feel more comfortable and confident. 

No matter your circumstances, improving your communication skills will always be key to building relationships in a professional and personal environment. So, we hope this has helped you gain a little more confidence in returning to the office after working from home or help you feel more comfortable starting your new job!

Wrap-up

If you need any assistance in preparing your resume or you need more specific interview guidelines that best suit your personal requirements to have a breakthrough in the Canadian job market reach out to Gettrainedgethired.com to book a free 30-Minute career counseling meeting. At Gettrainedgethired.com we provide you with the necessary training to learn practical skills to become an accountant. Our training is based on practical real-life cases.  After the training, we work on your resume and try to place you in accounting firms through our network. You will also get access to like-minded individuals who are looking for jobs through our WhatsApp group. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Or call us at 647-275-7150

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is intended to provide general information. The information does not consider your situation and is not intended to be used without consultation from professionals. Salman Rundhawa and Gettrainedgethired.com will not be held liable for any problems that arise from the usage of the information provided on this page.

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Salman Rundhawa

Salman has a strong desire to help others succeed and believe in passing on the knowledge. He likes to mentor others and wish to play part in other people success.
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