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On this page you are going to develop knowledge on digital communication, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
On this page you are going to develop knowledge on digital communication, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
WHAT DOES digital communication mean?
WHAT DOES digital communication mean?
Digital communication is information that has been received or transferred using a digital platform such as SMS text, email, blog, websites.
What does it mean being good at digital communication?
Being good at digital communication means you are good at written communication such as emails, creation of websites, blogs and texts.
It also means you are able to adapt your language to suit your audience and understand which platform best suits your client/recipient.
Communication skills is not only about providing the information but making sure your recipient understands what you are trying to communicate.
What are examples of digital communication?
What are examples of digital communication?
Examples of Digital communication in the workplace
Examples of Digital communication in the workplace
Speaking on the phone, video team meetings & emailing are just a few ways digital communication is embedded in the workplace. It is vital that employees have good communication skills to help with productivity.
Digital Networking, such as using LinkedIn which is a professional social media networking site. Using LinkedIn can help build your professional network and connections which means you can learn about great career opportunities & events.
Examples of Digital Communication at home
Examples of Digital Communication at home
Social Media is a main form of communication. You may only think about the way you are communicating on your platform but you may not think about the information you are receiving through accounts that you follow and the way they make you think/feel. That's why it is important to follow safe people that provide content which makes you feel good and educates you.
Text message through phones/WhatsApp. As you cant hear tone in a text message it is important that we think about how are message is coming across and how it might make the other person feel.
Examples of Digital communication at college
Examples of Digital communication at college
At college you will have to record different information on different systems, such as your industry placement hours on GroFar or if you are going to be late/absent.
Sending emails to tutors, it is important that you have a good email etiquette so the tutor can understand what you are communicating.
Why is this good for your career?
Digital communication is an essential skill in the workplace and employers like employees to be able to communicate thorough digital forms such as email. When a message is able to be communicated clearly this helps to speed up time, increases productivity and improves team morale.
We are also moving to more of a online/digital landscape to help improve workloads and faster ways of working. At a baseline employees will look for basic communication skills but If an employee has advance digital skills they stand out to an employer.
Develop your Digital communication skills and communicating through emails.
Develop your Digital communication skills and communicating through emails.
Complete this free course on Your Game Plan to help develop your skills and feel more confident! Your Game Plan courses are also CPD accredited so they will help you stand out to employers.
What you will gain from this short course:
How to handle tone & language in email messages
How to communicate more effectively through email
General tips on constructing an efficient & professional email
You can create your free account and complete the course here don't forget to add this to your ePASS reflection booklet & the course to your CV!
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