QUESTION 16 OF 35

How do you handle communicating bad news to a fellow worker or subordinate?

One of the toughest parts of communication can be delivering bad news to people you work with and for whom you care. It doesn't come easy, whether it is providing a less than positive work review or terminating someone. Assure the interviewer that you can handle this task in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

"I certainly do not enjoy communicating bad news to a co-worker, but I do have experience in doing so. When this type of task is required of me, I make sure to practice empathy. Truth is always key, so I will be honest and clear when communicating the news. For instance, if I am to terminate someone's employment, I will not sugarcoat the reasons why. It's best they know so that they can learn from the experience."

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