Top communications specialist skills needed to get the job.

What are the top 3 traits or skills every communications specialist must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your communications specialist expertise?

www.ISEEK.org/ has a wealth of info. concerning careers. I believe
1} various styles of writing help a communication specialist.(ex. technial or copy writing).
2} Edit your own work often and use PC tools and books from experts to help you. Proofread your work several times and enlist a trusted friend to review the writing.
3} Know what your talking about. Do your research and plan the piece - put effort in to your writing.Good luck.

Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every communications specialist must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your communications specialist expertise?

1)Emotional & Strategic IQ
2)Great oral, and written communications - Be able to create and tell a story
3)The ability to manage and leverage Research and Analysis

Advanced writing, public relations and technology skills.