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Question 18 of 40 for our Admin Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 18 of 40

How would you handle working forsomeone who was a poor communicator?

Admin Assistants should be excellent communicators, and often need to 'read between the lines' when it comes to the needs and expectations of others. Of course, nobody wants to work for a leader that is a bad communicator, but sometimes these situations happen. You may work for someone who is a great communicator most of the time, and then has a blip in communication now and then. Assure the interviewer that you are capable of working around all types of communicators. Show that you remain flexible and professional, despite someone else's communication style.

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  • 18. How would you handle working forsomeone who was a poor communicator?

      How to Answer

      Admin Assistants should be excellent communicators, and often need to 'read between the lines' when it comes to the needs and expectations of others. Of course, nobody wants to work for a leader that is a bad communicator, but sometimes these situations happen. You may work for someone who is a great communicator most of the time, and then has a blip in communication now and then. Assure the interviewer that you are capable of working around all types of communicators. Show that you remain flexible and professional, despite someone else's communication style.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 22nd, 2020

      Entry Level

      "In high school and while attending post-secondary studies, I had teachers and coaches with room for improvement in their communication. In these instances, I continued working as I would have, regardless of their involvement. If I had a leader or co-worker who was not the most excellent communicator, I would ask for clarification when possible; however, I would not let their communication roadblocks impact my quality of work."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "I have worked for people in the past who were very brief in their communication and not able to provide me with full instruction. In those instances, I can be very independent and take tasks into my own hands with minimal direction. In my current position, my supervisor is rarely available. When he is, it's often quick text messages with errors. These messages are very challenging to decipher. I have learned to read his language, as well as read between the lines."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 22nd, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Updated answer - If I was given a task and didn't receive clear instructions, I would first consider whether I could get the information needed to complete the task through simple research of my own such as doing a web search. If I still needed further instruction after my research, I would follow up with the person who assigned me the task and ask them for clarification. I would make sure I fully understand what needs to be done and when the deadline for the task is before I begin working on the project."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Excellent! You might consider providing a specific example here of a time when one of these people in your past didn't provide you with enough information about a project. And then talk about how you successfully managed to navigate this situation and still finish the project. These additional details will further strengthen your answer. Great job!