Your success in assisting your clients depends on how effective you are as a communicator.
Effective communication involves being skilled in:
-verbal and non-verbal communication
-active listening techniques
-vocal techniques
-written communication
-electronic communication
My supervisor would give me this checklist:
-speak clearly at the right pace, not too fast or slow
-check that the person has understood you
-ask questions to check your own understanding
-do not blame others for not understanding you
-be a good listener
-be patient, sincere
-smile and use other positive, friendly expressions
-have appropriate personal presentation and body language for the situation
-use appropriate level of language for the listener
-be open and straighforward
-accept others as they are, without judgment
-use humour appropriately
-admit mistakes
-state clearly what you want without being complicated
-do not confuse by giving too much information at once
-genuinely want to get through to other people
-genuinely like other people, find them interesting
-write/speak clearly, for a clear purpose
-choose the right medium for the purpose (eg do not phone if a letter or fax would be better)
-have a pleasant sounding voice
-know when to be quiet
-be flexible, prepared to change your position
help
suffix of assist
It is not correct to say "assist to". You would use this: I can assist you with your homework. The word assist would need to have a subject since it is a verb. The word 'to' is not a subject.
The verb of assistance is assist. As in "to assist something or someone".
The word assist is a verb. The past tense is assisted.
I work best for a supervisor who is supportive of me and willing to assist me if I have any difficulty.
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