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Carly Zucker is an Instructional Designer who creates online training and classes for university and K-12 students.
The interviewer wants to see that you have strong listening skills. This will ensure a smoother transition into your department. They want to see that you aren't the type to interrupt before hearing your co-workers out. When it comes to using your listening skills while receiving direction from your employer, asking for clarification can save you a lot of grief down the road! Show that you are one to check for full understanding when you are navigating new territory. Highlight to the interviewer that you are the type to attentively listen and troubleshoot problems in a collaborative style. This will also assure the interviewer that you will mesh well with the team.Give an example that demonstrates how you avoided miscommunication by using your stellar listening skills!

Carly Zucker is an Instructional Designer who creates online training and classes for university and K-12 students.
"Someone with good listening skills will:
- Give the speaker their full attention
- Maintain proper eye contact
- Ask followup questions when necessary
- Have an engaged posture
- Show invested interest by nodding or agreeing
- Avoid interrupting
- Make statements such as 'If I am understanding you correctly...' or 'Do you mean that you want...'
- Ask for clarification if needed"

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