How to Communicate Professionally
Communication skills are vital to any profession. This reflects how we interact with others. One can be confident or lack the skill, but this craft should be perfected. Ever since grade school throughout college, grammar has been a part of life or lack thereof. We either can communicate effectively to others to convey what we want to say. Should grammar and communication skills have any importance in our daily life or in my chosen profession? Good grammar and communicating skills are important to communicate professionally. In the work place, grammar is significant. A Dental hygienist must have all the traits of communication skills. Developing communication skills are important.
According to Forbes writer Susan Adams, good grammar counts at work. Grammar constantly grows and develops rather quickly. Being detailed oriented is another good quality to help organize the professional’s thoughts. Credibility is also an excellent trait. When people read the professional’s work, and they count on good grammar. Admiration is also a positive trait. When people read the grammar and see that the sentences are strong they will adore it (Adam). In Kyle Weins’ blog, good grammar is being a perfectionist. A productive worker cannot make any mistakes. Then another argument is a business oriented. When an employee has a good grammar, people will realize and purchase the product. Aspiring workers who think otherwise that good writing is not significant tends to overlook at other things as unimportant. A necessary test for grammar is given prior to hiring an applicant. The result of the test shows the level of where the applicant is currently in (Weins). Not possessing the qualities stated above, this will show the lack of importance of being a good worker. That is why having a good grammar is important in any business.
Good grammar is important as well as knowing, communicating skills to become a dental hygienist. The skills needed are the following: the capability to communicate with your patient in English whether written or spoken. One must be good in recording patient information. Knowledge of all the professional literature books and articles in regards to Dental Hygienist so the information can be explained to the patients. Familiarity with the use of computers and x-ray machine. And inputting patients’ records and x-rays into the computer is a must. Grammar and editing skills are important because the dentist will review my work. This ensures that the patient will receive an excellent treatment plan. Gathering all the correct information is important. This can be accomplished with the use of interpersonal communication skills. All data that are recorded must be correct because the dentist will rely on me to make a treatment plan. To become a qualified and a successful dental hygienist, good communicating skills are a requirement (Dental Hygienists).
To become a successful Dental Hygienist, specific communicating skills can be developed. I will be proficient in writing, editing, listening, and reading. Attending college is beneficial in developing my communicating skills. In General, I am not a good writer. Being a good writer, one can develop by doing all the writing project in ENG 111/ENF 3 and following all written instructions. Editing skills must be develop by going to the writing center at Thomas Nelson Community College or any other colleges, be familiarized using Paper Rater, grammar check, natural reader, Norton On-line Handbook, punctuation and spelling. My listening can be developed by doing the following things. Listen and note taking during class time. Asking questions that are not clear to me. I will listen effectively to comprehend the information that is given. And I will listen to WHRV radio (89.5) to develop my ear for English that is spoken in a professional and academic ways. My reading skills must improve by reading every day to increase my vocabulary. I will look up the words that are not familiar to me. Developing certain communicating skills are important for my chosen profession.
Good grammar and communicating skills are important to communicate professionally. Good grammar is significant in the workplace. With good communicating skills are important to succeed in the Dental Hygienist career field and in any profession. To become a Dental Hygienist, I must communicate like a professional.
Works Cited
Adams, Susan. "Why Grammar Counts at Work." Forbes. 20 July 2012. Web. 22 Jan. 2015. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/07/20/why-grammar-counts-at-work/>.
“Dental Hygienist.” Occupational Outlook Handbook 2014-2015 Edition. Bureau of Labor Statistic, U.S. Department of Labor. 08 Jan. 2014. Web 10 Feb. 2015.
<http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm>.
Weins, Kyle. "I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why." Harvard Business Review: HRB Blog Network. 20 July 2012. Web. 22 Jan. 2015.
<http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/i_wont_hire_people_who_use_poo.html >
