Where do you stand on small talk? Because we need to talk about it. If making small talk is something you do on instinct, good for you. Hopefully, this article will help you up your small talk game even more. If, however, you cringe at the very mention of small…

Would you rather invest in your team’s relaxation or education? Well, it’s good if you choose a mix of both. Here are some impressive stats: did you know that 94% of employees say that they would stay with a company that invests in their learning and development? In other words…

The burn-out is real. It’s a state of complete mental exhaustion that slowly creeps up on you. Have you ever experienced any of the following? 1. Constant fatigue 2. Difficulty focusing on your tasks 3. Lack of ideas and creative energy 4. Lack of interest in something you used to…

Few people need to be given a sales pitch about the importance of giving and receiving feedback. We all know that feedback is an important part of any relationship, yet it so often becomes a stumbling block rather than a helpful communication tool. Why? It’s probably because we tend to…

Now that you know about soft skills, you’re probably asking yourself this question: how do I actually build and practice soft skills? This article will give you a few tips and strategies on how to go about it. 1. Learn soft skills side-by-side with hard skills For every soft skill you learn, there is a set of corresponding…

Our previous article discussed the importance of soft skills in career development and outlined the 10 most important soft skills for a tech professional. We also established that: Soft skills are transferable and useful in any career or field Soft skills are required for leadership roles and career advancement The…

A Harvard study once discovered that 85% of your job success comes from well-developed soft skills and only 15% is attributed to hard skills. Let’s pause for a second and let that sink in. We spend 10 years in school, and over 4 years in college to develop marketable skills…

Did you know that English For IT has a FREE 3-day program that helps you improve your English and communication skills? We call it… IT English Challenge. In fact, we have been running it for over 2 years, so we thought it was time we told you about it. Why did we create IT English Challenge? When…

In our previous article, we talked about the rules of semi-formal communication, which is very popular in the tech field. However, there are still times when you need to write formal emails. For example, when you need to set up a meeting with someone you have never met before. Let’s…