Projects using ChatGPT in BengaluruProjects using ChatGPT in BengaluruCommunication Skills for Job Readiness
Client: Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru
Engagement: Offline / In-person Student Development Session
Role: Leadership & Communication Coach
Overview
Delivered an interactive session for students at SVCE Bengaluru focused on developing the communication skills needed to transition successfully from college to the technology workplace.
The session explored how strong communication complements technical capability and helps young professionals stand out in today's competitive job market.
What the session covered
Understanding Job Readiness
Technical skills
Professional communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Confidence, attitude and growth mindset
Written Communication
Professional emails and chat messages
Technical documentation
Bug reports and tickets
Client communication
Before-and-after examples of professional writing
Verbal Communication
Job interviews
Team meetings and stand-ups
Technical presentations
Explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Non-Verbal Communication
Body language and professional presence
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Tone of voice
Professional posture
Communicating effectively in virtual meetings
Practical Learning
The session used real-world workplace scenarios to help students understand how communication affects professional credibility and career opportunities.
A key interview scenario contrasted two technically capable candidates and demonstrated how voice, eye contact, posture, confidence and overall presence can influence interview outcomes.
Key Message
Technical skills can get you in the door. Communication skills can determine how far you go.
The session encouraged students to start developing communication, confidence and professional presence before entering the workplace, rather than treating these as skills to learn later.
My Role
As a Leadership & Communication Coach with 20+ years of corporate experience, I connected workplace expectations with practical communication behaviours that students can immediately apply in interviews, presentations, team interactions and their first professional roles.
Focus: Communication | Job Readiness | Leadership | Professional Presence | Career Development 
