5.2 (2.2)

5.2 (2.2) Explain the importance of sharing information with colleagues 

Communication is essential when it comes to an individual’s growth in their career. You need communication to learn, to share ideas, to have debates and to gain and give feedback.
I am currently learning ‘on the job’ a whole industry that is completely new to me. I have to learn new terms, new software, how to use new websites, how to communicate properly over the phone and how to organize my time throughout the day properly.
It is inevitable that I will make quite a few mistakes as I have not had the time to study such an industry as some others around me.
Through sharing information such as ‘I've made a mistake’, this enables you to learn from your mistakes and learn more from the information given to you after admitting it. 

Through sharing information you are also able to share your ideas with others around you. This could include what you think your employers could improve or adding ideas to a brainstorm for a project.
As I work in a company that creates trailers, there are a lot of new ideas as to how to approach the trailer, what kind of genre should the trailer focus on or what quotes should be used.
By contributing your ideas, not only are you helping your colleagues but also gradually becoming a more involved member of the team and creating a place for yourself.

Sharing information also allows you to resolve any situation that may have created a misunderstanding. Using your communication skills you are able to let people know your side of the story, and ensure that situations as such can be resolved it a calm and careful manner without anything escalating. 

Communication is a key skill that will progress throughout your time in employment, and through it you will gain more skills that will progress your career.