Clear and simple communication is a must-have in our industry. Tell me about your communication skills.

"I understand that Zebra Technologies has built a culture of openness where your teams can bounce ideas off each other. My communication style fits well with this. I put a lot of effort into keeping my communication style simple, engaging, and to the point. I enjoy collaborating with my teams and participating in positive brainstorming sessions.

I also spend a lot of time actively listening and picking up on the nonverbal communication of others. I am at a junior level in my career, and there is a lot of valuable information available through observation."

"As a technical manager, I use direct and easy-to-understand language when communicating. I am often asked to translate highly technical concepts to other non-technical leaders or clients, and I leverage figurative language and graphics to explain advanced concepts quickly. I work hard to empathize with others and communicate with patience and care.

I am also direct when working with my teams, but I use an energetic and motivating tone. I let them know I am available to support them and enable them to develop excellent solutions. I am decisive but remain open to suggestions that will help our team. My communication style has worked well for me in the past, and I feel it would be a valuable asset to the team here at Zebra Technologies if hired for the open position."

Remember to align your answer to this question with the role you are interviewing for, the types of teams you will be working with, and the audience you will be communicating with primarily. For example, a senior manager or director candidate might describe their ability to offer direct feedback. Likewise, entry-level candidates might discuss how their active listening skills help them observe and learn on the job.