Selling and Communicating

This is the Agility for influencing and persuading others.

Agilities are combinations of your work skills and interests. Use them to work more effectively in your career.

People with this skill effectively read, understand, and influence others. Individuals with this talent can correctly evaluate and respond to people’s needs and desires. As effective communicators and negotiators, they can also elicit trust and respect that enables them to change others’ minds.

Review downloadable resource about this Agility.

PEOPLE WHO SELL AND COMMUNICATE USE THESE SKILLS:

Persuade

"I persuaded a news network to give my organization a spot on the evening news."

Evaluate

"I evaluated customers’ needs and found the best solution to help them."

Negotiate

"I negotiated the best outcome for both organizations in a business deal."

Campaign

"I campaigned for a charity and helped them get awarded a $1000 grant."

TIP: Use these words in career conversations, resumés, and cover letters.

WATCH SELLING AND COMMUNICATING IN ACTION

Many industries have careers that feature “Selling and Communicating” as one of the top 3 Agilities.

Choose from the list below to watch a video showing how:

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Buyers and Purchasing Agents of Farm Products
Architecture and Construction

Interior Designers
Arts and Communication

Public Relations Specialists
Business Management

Customer Service Reps
Education and Training

Athletes and Sports Competitors
Finance and Insurance

Insurance Sales Agents
Government and Public Administration

Public Relations Specialist
Health Science

Opticians
Hospitality and Tourism

Hosts and Hostesses
Human Services

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists
Information Technology

Special Effects Artists and Animators
Law, Public Safety, and Corrections

Lawyers
Manufacturing

Locksmiths & Safe Repairers
Marketing, Sales, and Service

Real Estate Sales Agents
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Cost Estimators
Transportation and Logistics

Cost Estimators