"In my current role, we have undergone many policy changes over the past eight months due to a company merger. In my role, it is up to me to communicate all changes to the team. While communicating these changes, I have deployed a transparent communication approach. I describe my communication style as honest and often vulnerable. I show the employees that I do not have a private agenda; thus, building their trust. I communicate my intentions, the intentions of the company's leadership team, and the end goal. Through my open and honest approach, I have been able to overcome any negative stigma by being consistently honest, open, and transparent about the direction our company is heading."

"I think my biggest strength as a communicator is that I am an intent listener and I observe non-verbal communication well. One of my responsibilities as an intern was to keep the meeting minutes for a steering committee my team participated in. I was able to follow along and take great notes on behalf of the team. Additionally, I kept an eye on the participants during the discussion. I noticed that some comments my coworker made seemed to offend one of the senior leaders on the committee during a meeting. She crossed her arms, frowned and basically shut down for the rest of the meeting after the comment was made.

I felt I would be a poor leader if I didn't offer my coworker feedback on the effect her comments had on the meeting. I let her know it might be worth us reaching out to the participant who may have been displeased with the comments. It turned out my instinct was right, and the senior leader appreciated us asking for feedback and attempting to smooth things over. She applauded my insight and encouraged me to keep working with my skills in this area.

As an entry level employee, I think I can offer similar ethical and encouragement to my leadership here at Boeing. I can listen and observe intently during meetings and offer insight as appropriate."

"I have worked within customer support organizations for years. Many of my roles supported business critical and/or life saving products that required top priority service level agreements. As a leader within these organizations I have learned that direct communication and authoritative leadership are often necessary. There isn't always time to determine how everyone on the team feels about an approach. Sometimes you need make clear and direct assignments and mobilize your resources.

I would use the same communication style and approach to leadership here at Boeing for mission critical support initiatives. It is important that my staff understand that I care about their ideas and their needs, but that there are times when I will ask them to respect authority and follow along with the plan because it can mean the difference between life and death in some cases."

"I have taken several communication style assessments over the years and I tend to fall into the category of an influencer. That style serves me well as a business analyst. I work with a set of clients who sometimes think they are process reengineering and technology experts. While they are very knowledgeable and experts within their own domain, I often find myself in a position to ask them to take a step back and help me understand the problems we are trying to solve before we discuss the solution. I remind them that root cause analysis is a critical aspect to ensuring that we determine the most valuable way forward. I do this in an empathetic, friendly, and enthusiastic manner. I find that we are then able to easily get on the same page and move forward as a team.

I will bring the same influential communication style to my teams here at Boeing. I recognize I do not always have the best answer, but I am skilled at helping teams recognize when steps have been skipped and the best answer may have been overlooked."

"I would say that my communication style is a blend of cheerleading and encouraging others to be conscientious. For example, one of the project teams I manage projects for currently is a cross-functional group of talented individuals. Many of them are subject matter experts within their domain and they work together well. I encourage them, cheer them on, celebrate their successes, and do what I can to ensure they are recognized and rewarded for their hard work. However, they have a track record of group think that causes them to move too quickly at times. I am typically the one who reminds them we need to be responsible and ensure we are taking the time to think thing through from all angles. I am the one who makes sure we follow the processes and regulations we are required to follow.

I think both of these styles will serve my teams well here at Boeing. I understand that I will be working on projects with top notch experts and that the projects are subject to strict regulations in many cases. My approach is an excellent fit for that type of dynamic."

"I am a patient and humble communicator, and I think that style serves me as a leader in many cases. I work on a team with several strong personalities. They are all excellent at what they do, and their opinions are worthy of sharing. However, there are times when they are in conflict with each other. I stay calm and then work with them to help them understand both sides and bridge their ideas together.

I am a quiet leader, but I diffuse tense situations like these well. I believe my style is a welcomed asset in almost any team setting, and I think I will be able to leverage my communication strengths effectively at Boeing."

The first step to a successful answer is to take time to think about what communication style(s) you use most often. There are several helpful models and tools that can assist you in defining your style. This a href"https://www.leadershipiq.com/blogs/leadershipiq/39841409-quiz-whats-your-communication-style"communication styles quiz/a is an example of a tool that can help you refine your thoughts about which style of communication you naturally lean on and how it adds value in a professional setting.

When answering, walk your interviewer through a time when you communicated effectively in a team, client, or management setting. Be sure to demonstrate your ability to build meaningful connections, actively listen, speak with transparency, and show respect for others. Identify the specific value you added through your approach to communicating, and then convince your interviewer you will be able to add similar value if hired at Boeing.