"Two years ago, my department was very short-staffed, and we sometimes worked way under full staff. One evening, we had a large number of new patients admitted. This could be quite hectic when we were at full staff, and communication and teamwork made the evening a success for our patients and sanity. I took the lead in the initial intake with the patients and then communicated the next steps to the staff that night. Work had to be divided evenly, and my ability to communicate who was doing what and when was vital."

Before your interview, take some time to think about a team-related situation that you improved through your solid communication skills. Carefully describe the problem and how your ability to communicate helped turn a potentially harmful situation into a successful one. Don't forget to mention how your solid communication skills will benefit the team you are interviewing to join.