Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.
"I will rate myself an 8.5 because I consider myself a strong communicator, especially when relaying important policy changes to my team. It is the foundation of all success in business. I am always striving to be a better communicator, so I leave the rest of the scale as an aspirational measure."
"I will rate myself an eight because I value communication but, just like most people, I have things to learn. Some ways that I ensure clear communication are by utilizing multiple methods of delivering messages, and I give ample time for questions before implementing changes."
"I should not rate myself as a 10/10 because I do not believe everyone is perfect in communication. I would describe myself as an advanced communicator since the majority of my job requires the exchange of important information."
"I will rate my communication skills a 7.5/10. I am newer to my career, but I have gone through a great deal of training in customer service. I plan only to become better! If you have recommendations on books or training, I would love to hear them."
"Teachers need to be excellent communicators! In addition to my formal training in education, I have also taken workshops focused on dispute resolution, communication styles, and body language. I would rate myself 9/10 and continually improving!"
"Communication is at the heart of what we do in marketing. We have to communicate messages, brand stories, and more. I am an exceptional communicator and will rate myself as a 9/10 and always improving."
The interviewer would like to know how you rate your communication skills. First, on a scale of 1-10, discuss how skilled are you in communication. Try to avoid giving yourself a 10, and nobody is perfect, and you do not want to come across as overly confident or someone who has no room for feedback and improvement. Alternately, avoid giving yourself too little credit. You do not want to paint the picture that you are a communication dud! Try to remain in the 7.5-9.5 range while staying honest and accurate. Use an example of your excellent communication to back your answer.
"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."
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Anonymous Answer
I will rate myself an eight because I value communication but, just like most people, I have things to learn. One way that I ensure clear communication is by asking a lot of questions to make sure I fully understand and internalize what is being conveyed.
Rachelle's Feedback
Wonderful! Your answer is well supported and clear.
Anonymous Answer
My communication skills are an 8 out of 10. I especially excel when placed on project teams, where I have to collaborate with other coworkers.
Kevin's Feedback
To back up your claim of being an 8 out of 10, you’ll want to present as an excellent communicator in all situations. Suggesting that you especially excel on team projects suggests this is the one situation where you shine. Instead, broaden your brush stroke by detailing not when you shine but describing what techniques you use around the clock that consistently make you shine.
I would rate my communication skills as an 8 out of 10. I actively listen, ask a lot of questions, and never assume. I am quite literal in my approach, and once I have a cursory understanding of what a person is explaining, I mirror it back to them in my own words, to be absolutely sure we’re on the same page. I am as adept at non-defensive communication as one can be. I never cast blame or point fingers. I take a situational approach to everything, and take every measure to enhance communication. I am adaptable to other styles of communication, which ensure consistency in my end. I truly believe in the adages that the message sent is the message received, and perception is reality. When it comes to delivering feedback, I always deliver it promptly, often and with specifics. I try to enhance communication on every level as often as I can.
Anonymous Answer
I will rate myself an eight because I value communication but, just like most people, I have things to learn. Some ways that I ensure clear communication are by utilizing multiple methods of delivering messages, and I give ample time for questions before implementing changes.
Rachelle's Feedback
Nice work! Your answer is well organized and you give yourself a realistic rating showing that you know there is always room for improvement.
Anonymous Answer
I will rate myself as 8.75 out of 10 because I value communication, but just like most people, I have things to learn. One way to do so is by asking questions and fully understand and internalize what is being conveyed.
Rachelle's Feedback
Asking for clarification and ensuring full understanding are great ways to approach communication in the workplace. As a positive, can you also discuss what makes you a strong communicator?
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