How would you describe your communication skills?
The interviewer asks this question to see that you have the solid oral and written communication skills required for HR Generalist positions. The interviewer wants to hear that you have the necessary communication skills for the role. Your job duties will include interviewing candidates, recommending disciplinary measures, conducting exit interviews, controlling personnel training, and attending facility meetings. You will also recommend terminations and must have excellent documentation skills.
Focus on describing your written and oral communication skills. If you have a former supervisor who commented on your excellent communication skills in a letter of recommendation or performance review, use their description in your response. The interviewer wants to know that you can speak clearly with others while properly documenting reports and other forms of written communications.
Avoid saying your communication skills could use improvement. The interviewer will pass you over for another candidate if you have poor communication skills. If you need to strengthen your communication skills, you might want to enroll in a leadership course, public speaking class, read a book, or watch a video on improving your communication skills.
"I have solid communication skills and feel this skill is one of my greatest strengths. I took two years of communications courses in college and have honed my verbal and written communication skills over the years. I have a letter of recommendation from my previous employer highlighting these skills and have a copy if you would like to see it."
