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Question 23 of 35
Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator?
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Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
Choose your preferred method of communication, and highlight some individual examples that demonstrate your communication skills in the workplace. Both of these styles are equally important, so embrace who you are and explain why it makes you right for this job.
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"I prefer verbal communication because it allows me to interact face-to-face with someone. This kind of interaction helps with expressing and understanding someone's tone, fluctuation, expression, and body language. As a volunteer recruiter, it is very important to meet in person when possible and over video chat when meeting face-to-face is not a possibility. Being able to express passion for my organization's mission is integral in making lasting connections with potential new volunteers."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"I like to leverage both methods of communications in my professional interactions. Sometimes, a simple text, chat, or email is enough for basic tasks or asking and answering easy questions. This mode of written communication is effective and saves time, as long as the message is clear and succinct. For more complex questions or when deciding an important issue, I think verbal communication is important because it allows for greater nuance and can help express one's intentions more clearly. As CEO of a nonprofit in the past, I felt it was integral to our biannual, all-employee meeting for everyone to attend in person. This allowed me to demonstrate my sincerity in wanting to listen to their opinions about better directions for the organization."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
If you feel you are gifted in both verbal and written communication, don't shy away from embracing both. Just remember to support your answer with details from your experience.
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