Do you have confidence in your communication skills? What is your communication style?
"Communication is everything! When my last company acquired another business, there was a great deal of change going on at once. People felt uneasy and out of the loop. I recommended implementing various communication methods to help everyone learn what was going on in a timely fashion and introduce transparency into the mix. People were happy to be apart of what was happening at the moment."
"I do have confidence in my communication skills. I have always had to speak in front of teams, some small, some large. I am comfortable speaking to groups, and I tend to get positive responses from my audience."
"I'd say that communication is one of my most significant assets. As an English major, I have trained academically in productive written discussion and verbal arguments. I also have given over a dozen large and small group presentations, including a keynote speaking engagement in front of several hundred attendees, so I would say I'm comfortable presenting. In the workplace, I have been a part of teams both in a subordinate and leading role, and I would describe communication as one of my skills in the office as well. I am professional and respectful, yet I am also able to meet the audience where they may be. For instance, I have experience dealing with anyone from a truck driver or warehouse employee to the CEO of an organization and can adapt my tone and presentation style, written or oral, to the audience."
"I'm a powerful communicator. I am a great active listener, which helps me be effective in communicating with both adults and students alike."
"I had better have confidence in my communication skills, seeing as I am in marketing! But yes, I do. I would say I'm rather direct, but try to gather as much information as possible before approaching an issue. Once I have it, I am direct and to the point. I find it gets things done effectively and without any convulsion."
"As an administrative assistant, if I am not effectively communicating, a lot can go wrong. I like to address complicated topics by breaking them down into simple to understand terms and turning large roadblocks into smaller goals to prevent anyone in the office from feeling overwhelmed."
Strong communication makes all the difference when it comes to workplace success. Never underestimate the importance of being able to express yourself adequately. Efficiently communicating through body language, and written or oral communication can make a huge difference in the relationships with your coworkers, your boss, and your clients!
Assure the interviewer that you are confident in your communication abilities. You can refer to any communications course or workshop that you have taken. Or, you can discuss a time when a manager told you that you had excellent communication skills! Reaffirm your answer by describing your communication style in a few words.
Some great options are:
- Professional
- Diplomatic
- Respectful
- Attentive
- Logical
- Energetic
- Objective
- Sincere
- Adaptable
- Mature
- Tactful
- Personable
- Perceptive
- Sophisticated
- Consistent
- Conscientious
- Ethical
- Trustworthy
"I have always been a strong communicator; however, after I took a weekend long communications workshop last year, I can confidently say that my communication skills are above average. I would describe my communication style as respectful, energetic, and sincere."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, I am confident in my communication skills. Partly I feel this way because, through my career, I have received a lot of positive feedback that reinforced my attitude. In particular, here in my organization, I had the opportunity to gain some training in active listening and communication strategies for a harmonious workplace. Moreover, I am personable by nature and very attentive.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's very smart to mention the training that you have received on these topics. Great answer!
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I am confident in my communication skills, and I always aim to enhance my speaking and writing skills. Communication skills are important to deliver my internal audit results and are a key part of my day-to-day responsibilities. I attended several communicating with confidence sessions, and I started applying what I learned, such as body language, the right tone, adjusting the communication method dependent on the audience.
My communication style is sincere, adaptable, and attentive.
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a very thorough answer - you do a wonderful job expressing your communication skills and the depth of work you have put into improving them. Nicely done.
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