At Siemens, we put a lot of emphasis on clear communication between all parties, departments, and sectors of our business. Tell me about your communication style.

Communication is an integral part of any business. Solid communication is a necessity to ensure all the company's systems run smoothly. If accepted into the program, you'll need to communicate proficiently on multiple levels, most likely in environments where the spoken language is not your native language. Take all these points into consideration while communicating your answer. Explain what you do proactively to ensure communication is effective between all parties. Offer an example of a time you identified a communication breakdown and describe what you did to correct it without assigning direct blame or casting anyone in a negative light.

The message sent is not always the message received. A communication breakdown can happen anywhere in the chain. One supervisor might tell you one thing, and a different supervisor might tell you another. An employee might confirm they understand the task they're to complete but fail to communicate they've completed the task. Consistency and follow-through are integral to functional communication operations.

"I also put a lot of value in clear communication between all parties, departments, and sectors. Without clear and consistent communication, any situation can degrade rather swiftly and progress comes to a halt. I would say I over-communicate until I am sure everyone is on the same page."