Most Important Skills For A Senior Communications Consultant At A Health System
For a Senior Communications Consultant at a leading health care system, "functional skills and techniques" are important, but equally crucial are "curiosity, flexibility, time management, strong writing and editing," and the ability to build and set boundaries with teams. The capacity to "gently push back" when facing tight deadlines is highlighted as a key skill.
Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Flexibility
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Shelly Schneider
Senior Communications Consultant
Leading Midwest Health Care System
University of Florida
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Creative Writing, Journalism
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School
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1. Strong writing and editing skills are crucial
2. Cultivating curiosity and flexibility is essential for success
3. Effective time management and building/maintaining professional relationships are vital
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The most important skills include functional skills, and the skills and techniques you need to do a job well. Most of them are human-centric and would be important for almost any job.
These skills are particularly important for a job involving a lot of public interaction. They include curiosity, flexibility, time management, and strong writing and editing abilities.
The ability to quickly build relationships with the teams you support is also key. Additionally, you need to be able to set boundaries and gently push back when someone asks for a rush job, like an article, flyer, or email on short notice.
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