How would you rate your communication skills?

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Communication is integral to the smooth operations of any business. How you frame your answer will clue them into how effective you are at communication. The answer to this question is in how you answer it.

Define what you consider effective communication. Detail how your communication skills stand apart and what you'd contribute. If you have a relevant anecdote, share it.

Avoid speech crutches ( um, like, you know, etc.) and try to 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 always worth acknowledging that there's always room for improvement and always more to learn.

"I rate my communication skills as a 9/10 as I will, on occasion, have times when I am not 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. A lot of my current work is done through email and I'm a firm believer in once again 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. Where I would admit I have room for improvement is 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."

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"I believe my communication skills are one of my most developed skills through my experience in competitive team sports. I believe this is a valuable asset to bring to the team at Johnson and Johnson."

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This is an answer you can build on. Consider starting your response by rating your communication stills as "strong" or "very strong." Then, share how you have developed articulate communication skills through team sports, collaborative teamwork in the workplace, or other avenues. Finally, complete your answer by sharing how your expertise as a strong communicator has helped a prior team achieve a goal or complete a project well. This will help validate the rating you have given yourself when it comes to communication.

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"I would write my communication skills that I got a nine out of 10. in some cases, I may not communicate in a way that best describes me, for example, if I get nervous. However, overall I think I have great communication skills and many people say that I am clear and understandable even in stressful situations."

Amanda's Feedback

You've done well by rating yourself highly while leaving room for improvement because we all know no one is perfect. You can make this answer clearer by sharing that your strong interpersonal and clear communication skills have been complemented by your team members in stressful situations such as in an emergency or when you are under extra stress due to being short-staffed or facing a new challenge.

How to Answer: How would you rate your communication skills?

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1. How would you rate your communication skills?

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022

How to Answer

Define what you consider effective communication. Detail how your communication skills stand apart and what you'd contribute. If you have a relevant anecdote, share it.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022