Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.
"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."
Communication skills are critical to almost any professional role. At Raytheon, 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.
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 rate my communication skills as a 9 out of 10. I worked in marketing early in my career and I learned several techniques that have helped me to streamline my presentation skills and written communication. As a technical program manager, I also have ample experience communicating successfully under stressful conditions including team and client conflict scenarios."
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Anonymous Answer
From 1 to 10, I am 6.
Lauren's Feedback
Good start. I would take this as an opportunity to sell yourself and answer the question completely. The interviewer wants to make sure you are paying attention to their directives. See my suggestion below. I would revise my response with a specific instance that could be related to the position you are applying for.
I rate my communication a 6 out of 10. I can work with many personality types and have good verbal and written communication skills. I rated myself a 6 because I still have room to grow and expand my skill set in this area. I want to broaden my exposure to different communication styles so that I may be more effective.
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