"I rate my communication skills as a 9/10 as I am not always as clear as I would like to be. My supervisor and co-workers will attest to my clear and concise communication skills on the job. I am a very extroverted person and love to talk with people. I focus my communication on the job to be clear and concise. I would also rate my written communication skills as excellent. Much of my current work is done through email, and I'm a firm believer in being clear and concise while utilizing full sentences, paragraph structure, and proper grammar."

"Because of my ability to handle any conversation in the workplace and the respectfulness I display in my communications, I would rate myself an eight out of ten. I have room for improvement in my ability to have difficult conversations. In these situations, I tend to shy away from conflict. To help myself grow, I've been putting my best foot forward to boost my confidence in these situations."

Define what you consider effective communication. Explain how your communication skills stand apart and what you'd contribute to this team at Bristol Myers Squibb as a great communicator. If you have a relevant anecdote, share it.

Avoid speech crutches ( um, like, you know, etc.), and speak as clearly and concisely as possible while delivering your well-formulated answer. Also, exude confidence, but not arrogance. No matter how great you think you are, it's worth acknowledging that there's always room for improvement and more to learn.