When we think about our careers, and what we need to do to establish them, we  often forget about the need to develop an essential skill: communication. If you  start reading through the job descriptions in a industry, you will find that the vast  majority of jobs require one or more of the following: Basic English Language Skills What all of these skills have in common is that they involve the use of  language to achieve a particular purpose. And for this reason, having good  language skills is essential in any working environment. In a career context, good language skills can also: •  Effective communication skills •  Interpersonal skills •  Ability to work in a team •  Negotiation skills •  Conflict resolution skills •  Report writing skills •  Affect your credibility.  Poor grammar indicates to a prospective  employer that you are sloppy, while flawless grammar indicates that  you pay attention to detail. •  Improve your relationships with your co- workers.  If you are able  to express yourself clearly, you can eliminate the confusion and  misunderstanding that often leads to conflict. •  Increase your chances of being promoted. •  Help you to create a good impression. •  Improve your ability to persuade others (which is a valuable skill in the  working world).