Rate your communication skills.
Cerner places a lot of focus on communication with its technological offerings to the healthcare industry, aiming to help solve gaps in communication in healthcare. "Cerner is committed to making it easier for providers to create the engaging, comprehensive health care experiences that patients expect and deserve. By bringing patient data from different systems and streamlining in one unified view, we are strengthening our clients' ability to build meaningful relationships with patients."
"I'd say my communication skills are excellent. On occasion, when someone is not as clear as I'm sure they'd like to be, I actively listen, mirror, and take every measure to ensure we're all on the same page. I am empathetic as well and have excellent writing skills. My supervisor and co-workers will attest to my clear and concise communication skills."
"I'd rate myself highly. I consider myself a strong communicator. I am effective at saying things in as few words as possible, offer plenty of opportunities for clarification, ask lots of questions, and pride myself on my transparency. I am always striving to better myself and am open to feedback."
Communication is integral to Cerner's culture. So when answering this question, showcase your skills with every facet of communication. This goes beyond how effective a communicator you are with verbal and written communication. You'll also want to showcase how good of a listener you are, how empathetic you are, and the lengths you go to ensure there is no miscommunication and that everyone is on the same page.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
8, I consider myself an effective communicator. I believe communication is the key to project success. I always look for ways to keep improving my communication.
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a good rating! Could you give some specific examples of your communication approach, to better support your response?
Anonymous Answer
I will rate myself eight because I value communication but, just like most people, I have things to learn. Because communication is the key part of success, I always practice and request to my staff to ask questions to avoid misunderstanding.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's perfect that you leave room for learning, but at the same time, confidently support your communication style and abilities.
Anonymous Answer
I would say an 8, I feel like I am a strong communicator, but I also know that I always have room for improvement. I have the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with my customers and have done so as part of my previous roles at Mosaic.
Rachelle's Feedback
Great! An 8 is a strong rating while still showing room for improvement. For those two hypothetical points, what could you improve upon, and what action steps could you take to improve?
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