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Large enterprises such as Amazon rely on the communication skills of their employees. This is especially important for those who work in a leadership capacity and have responsibility for communicating information regarding large-scale programs. Interviewers ask this question to ensure the candidate they select has an effective communication strategy that will add value immediately if hired for the program manager position.

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Remember to review Amazon's leadership principles prior to your interview. The Amazon jobs website offers clear expectations about the values and characteristics they seek in the leaders they hire. Several of those attributes are directly applicable to effective communication skills. Demonstrating that your communication style is in line with the leadership culture at Amazon may help you to stand out in a large pool of candidates.

Karrie Day is a certified career coach and strategist with a passion for helping her clients define and reach their professional goals. She offers career advancement services such as brand development, resume writing and critiques, job search strategies,
"I use several methods to communicate effectively with my fellow team members, my partners, my management and my clients. First, I take the time to get to know the people I communicate most frequently. I customize my approach to match what works best for them as much as possible. I find that the effort I take in that area is often appreciated and helps to minimize confusion and miscommunication.
Second, I rely on direct, concise, and headline-driven communication. I make sure the key points are highlighted and easy-to-follow. I then back up my points with additional information as necessary.
Lastly, I am authentic and empathetic in my approach. This helps to build trust and opens the door for balanced and healthy two-way communication. I am honest when I disagree, and I commit to my views. However, I remain open to the ideas of others and I am comfortable admitting when I am wrong."
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My communication methods differ depending on the situation and audience because I think it is important to choose a communication style that fits the audience and situation. In my previous role, I used program updates, documents, and meetings to communicate depending on what and who I am communicating.

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