At Honeywell we value clear communication between all parties, departments, and sectors of our business. Tell me about your communication style.
The interviewer is trying to assess your communication skills. Communication is an integral part of any business. Enhanced communication is a necessity to ensure all the company's systems run smoothly. When communication breaks down, that leads to rework, which leads to a loss in productivity, which can cost a company money and affect their overall budget. Top performers are great communicators.
"My communication style leans more to the formal side. I like to be concise and keep expectations simple to understand. If I had to sum up my communication style in a few words, I would say it is concise, clean, and friendly. From the communication exchanges I have had with Honeywell so far, I believe our communication styles are a great fit."
Some other words to describe your communication style:
- Articulate
- Conversational
- Eloquent
- Formal
- Informal
- Succinct
Start by mirroring the key points of their question. Mirroring is the perfect way to show you're capable of great communication. From there emphasize the value of effective communication, and elaborate on your personal approach.
The message sent is not always the message received. A communication breakdown can happen anywhere in the chain. One supervisor might tell you one thing, and a different supervisor might tell you another. An employee might confirm they understand the task they're to complete but fail to communicate they've completed the task. Consistency and follow-through are integral to functional communication operations. Offer an example of a time you identified a communication breakdown and describe what you did to correct it without assigning direct blame or casting anyone in a negative light.
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
I value clear and direct communication. I understand that working in a multicultural company with people from different high and low-context cultures can be confusing. to avoid miscommunication, I always explain exactly what I mean or need. and ask as many questions as I need to understand clearly. I also tend to be more formal yet friendly depending on the person and situation.
Cindy's Feedback
Good answer. I like the way you look at diversity, which is top of mind for all companies. Good work.
