How to Answer: How do you show your co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Budget Analyst job interview.
18. How do you show your co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace?
How to Answer
As a leader, 'telling' and 'showing' are two very different things. Talk to the interviewer about how you put communication into action in the workplace.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"In my current role at the bank, many customer service issues stem from poor communication. When we have a customer dispute, I work with my team to explore other alternatives. We often role play and discuss ways that we could have reacted better. This practice has greatly improved our customer reviews."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I show my co-workers the importance of communication through my willingness to ask questions if I do not understand the first time. I do not pretend to know something just to save face. By creating an environment where questions are encouraged, we have increased communication greatly, and have seen a healthier safety record as a result."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Experienced
"I show my co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace simply from leading by example. I set the tone and expectations for how we should communicate by utilizing all forms of written, verbal and interpersonal communications, early and often in the process."
Written by Rachelle Enns