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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Communication is integral to the smooth operations of any business. While coaching Korn Ferry's clients, your communication skills must be above and beyond. How you frame your answer will offer your interviewer insights into how effective you are at communication. The answer to this question is in how you answer it.

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"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. Because I am an open leader, my team will let me know if I need to clarify anything."
"I will rate myself an 8.5 because I consider myself a strong communicator. It is the foundation of all success in business. I am always striving to be a better communicator, so I leave the rest of the scale as an aspirational measure."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Offer a self-evaluation of your communication skills. Provide your definition of effective communication. Detail how your communication skills stand apart and what you'd contribute. Share relevant anecdotes as a testament to your skills.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
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, 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.

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I rate myself an 8.5 out of 10. I feel I am a strong communicator and my co-workers and customers understand me clearly.

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You do a great job of rating yourself positively, but you should add a specific example to support your response. For example, "I have strong written and verbal communication skills. My co-workers and customers find me easy to talk to, and I always respond to emails promptly. Communication is an important aspect of my current role."
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