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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
Barnes and Noble's employees need to be excellent communicators. While this is necessary for interactions with customers, it is also crucial for collaboration. A successful team must understand each person's responsibilities and how it all works together. However, just like everyone else, managers make mistakes. Sometimes long-time employees forget that new staff might not have all the information they have. Tell the interviewer how you would approach a task without the necessary information. You might ask your manager directly for the missing information or take the initiative to research and find the information yourself. If you have dealt with a similar situation, draw upon your experience in your answer.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"If my supervisor didn't give me the information I needed to complete a task, I would ask them for the missing information directly if possible. I want to do the job right the first time, and I can't do that without the right information. That said, I understand managers are busy and may not have time to answer every question. If that was the case, I'd go to a senior coworker to find out what I needed to know."

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"I have had great supervisors in my previous positions; however, if faced with a communication challenge like this, I would ask the supervisor how I could improve communication between us. Rather than placing blame, I believe it's always more effective to ask for growth recommendations."

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