Assessing the influence of Non-Verbal Communication Skills Training on hiring decision and Workplace Success for Engineering Students

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Authors: Ankit Kumar Sharma, Pankhuri Agarwal
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Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing Non-Verbal Communication (NVC) skills that influenceemployment decision-making and productivity in the workplace of engineers. The objectivesencompass the examination of the impact of NVC on job interviews, workplace performance,and employer perceptions. In a mixed-method research design, data were collected from 200engineering students in Delhi NCR through a focused questionnaire, which provides forgathering details concerning the communication skills of the students and perceived effects onnumerous career achievements and processes using statistical methods such as regression andcorrelation. The results show that body language, facial expressions, as well as eye contact, playan important role in the hiring process and the effectiveness of the workplace. This investigationhighlights the necessity of incorporating NVC education into the syllabi of engineering programsin order to help students gain more success in the employment market and progress in theircareers

Fields of Study & Subjects

Higher Education and Employability Social Skills and Education Engineering Education and Curriculum Development

Publication details

Journal / source
ACR North American Advances
Publication date
27 January 2026