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.
The interviewer is trying to assess your communication skills. Communication is an integral part of any business. Solid communication is a necessity to ensure all of the company's systems run smoothly.
"I understand a business such as Siemens is reliant on clear communication between all parties, departments, and business sectors. To make sure everyone is on the same page, that expectations are clear, and we are all shooting for the same goal, I like to clarify all expectations. That way, there is confirmation that the message sent is also the message received. I am a stickler when it comes to avoiding re-work of any kind."
"My communication style leans to the formal side. I like to be concise and keep expectations simple to understand. If I had to sum up my communication style in a few words, I would say it is concise, clean, and friendly. From the communication exchanges I have had with Siemens so far, I believe our communication styles are a great fit."
Start by mirroring the key points of the question. Mirroring is the perfect way to show you are capable of great communication.
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. 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.
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Anonymous Answer
My communication style is concise, clean, and friendly. I like to keep interactions simple to understand.
I also prefer to interact with my colleagues, articulately, and eloquently.
Rachelle's Feedback
You offer some great descriptors and paint a nice picture of your communication style. Well done!
