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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I prefer verbal communication because I feel that a lot can be misread with written communication due to lack of tone, fluctuation, expression, and body language. I will always choose a face-to-face conversation whenever possible. However, although I feel I am a better verbal communicator, I also excel in my written communication and documentation."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I do not lean one way or another regarding verbal or written communication. Both are equally important to me. If I have to choose just one, I will choose written communication as one can always look back on written communication for reference."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I like to leverage both methods of communication in the workplace. Sometimes, situations call for verbal communication, and other times, written. As a rule of thumb, I tend to practice verbal communication with written follow-up or vice versa. Utilizing multiple methods creates repetition and, therefore, change."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks if you are a better verbal or written communicator because effective communication is essential for success in this role. As a claims adjuster, you must communicate with various individuals, including clients, witnesses, and other professionals in the industry. It is important to be able to clearly and succinctly convey information both verbally and in writing. By understanding your strengths and weaknesses in communication, the interviewer can better assess if you are the right fit for the job. Let the interviewer know where your strengths lie as a communicator while highlighting that you excel in both verbal and written communication.

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I am comfortable with both as situations are different. If I have verbal communications, I tend to follow with written to recap our discussion topics and what was agreed to. This way, the written communication offers a chance for clarification if something said may have been misinterpreted.

Rachelle's Feedback
Clear interpretation is very important. If possible, try offering up an example of a time when your clear communication (one for verbal and one for written) made a difference in the workplace.
Anonymous Answer
I have several years of experience working verbally with customers as well as notating denials/approvals, and writing reports behind the scenes. I would say I handle both written and verbal equally well.
Marcie's Feedback
It's great that you're strong in both areas, and your answer comes across as honest and balanced. Consider giving more details about typical situations when you use your verbal and written skills. Also, how do you know you are strong in these areas? What kind of response or results do you get that prove this?
Anonymous Answer
I am confident communicating both ways. When communicating with a customer for example, when we speak in person or on the phone I like to follow up with a written confirmation email to solidify the topic.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent! The interviewer will be pleased that you're proficient in both verbal and written communication. Can you talk about a time when you successfully communicated with a client? Explain why this was beneficial. And then go into what makes you a strong communicator. Are you able to translate complex concepts into laymen's terms? Do you pay attention to your non-verbals?
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