Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.
Communication skills are critical to almost any professional role. At Lockheed Martin, you will be working with team members or clients regularly and it is important your ability to communicate effectively aligns with the requirements of your specific role.
"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 believe there is always room to improve communication skills so for that reason I will rate myself as an 8/10. I have not received any complaints related to my communication abilities and am quite proud of my oral and written communication skills."
Decide on a rating that accurately represents your skills and then provide a few details to justify your response. This may include the types of communication you have experience in (written and verbal), presentation experience, and specific scenario experience (leadership, coaching, team meeting, client communication, etc.).
"I would rate my communication skills as a 9 out of 10. I am comfortable speaking in groups, delivering presentations, and communicating effectively during conflicts or complex customer service scenarios. I am a strong written communicator as well. I feel confident my communication skills will be an asset to Lockheed Martin if hired."
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Anonymous Answer
I'd rate myself a 7/10 because there is always room for improvement. Through trial and error, I've crafted a communication style that fits my team and the individuals in it. They all have different levels of understanding so it's important to know the recipient I'm communicating with and delivering the message in an effective way.
Marcie's Feedback
Good answer! While it's nice to be modest, in this case, make sure you're really selling yourself and what you have to offer. Consider breaking down the communication ratings into several (like verbal, non-verbal, listening, writing) and giving yourself multiple ratings. This way you can still rate yourself a 7 in one category but a 9 in another where your abilities are stronger.
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