Your interviewer wants to hear that you have developed solid strategies to industry jargon into easy-to-understand terms for clients and stakeholders whose knowledge is likely less specialized in these areas. Your interviewer may even give you a specific technical concept to explain. Make sure you're prepared to provide a simple explanation of whatever they might ask, be it an esoteric term relevant to the role or an important industry concept.

"I strive to be straightforward and concise in my communication with clients and colleagues. In my previous role, I focused on listening to my clients and their most pressing needs and goals. I made an effort to echo their language and avoid esoteric ideas that I knew wouldn't be relevant. Above all, I ensure that my tone is never patronizing towards clients or colleagues. I often learn something new from those I work with and place great value on hearing their input."

"To communicate effectively, I strive to convey the essence of an idea in simple terms rather than deep-diving into the details of more technical matters. I've found this to be an important component of humility within the industry. Furthermore, If I'm having trouble explaining a new concept in simple terminology, I've found that it usually means that I have more research to do myself. I place incredible value on continuous learning within the industry via publications, newsletters, podcasts, and conferences. Keeping myself educated allows me to explain complicated ideas in a way that makes sense to people outside of the industry."