Are you confident in your communication skills? How would you describe your communication style?

"Yes, I have all the confidence in the world in my communication skills as a new graduate because I am open-minded in all communications, have great listening skills, and can have difficult conversations when needed. I pride myself on being approachable to anyone I collaborate with. Throughout high school and college, my classmates and teammates have always gravitated towards my laid-back yet knowledgeable work style, and I think it will help benefit me if I'm fortunate enough to join Gilead Sciences."

Strong communication makes all the difference when it comes to success at Gilead Sciences. Assure the interviewer that you are confident in your communication abilities. You can refer to any communications course or workshop that you have taken. Or, you can discuss a time when a manager told you that you had excellent communication skills! Reaffirm your answer by describing your communication style in a few words.

"Throughout my career, I have always been a strong communicator. After I took a weekend-long communications workshop last year, I can confidently say that my communication skills are above average. I would describe the communication style I would bring to work at Gilead Sciences as respectful, energetic, and sincere."