Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

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Being a strong communicator is an essential skill to master. The interviewer wants you to rate your communication skills to determine if you are a qualified candidate for their organization. Maybe you have taken courses in communication and writing or leadership. If so, be sure to include that in your response. Tell the interviewer how you rate your communication abilities and support your answer with a brief example or story.

When responding to this question, focus on giving reasons backing the rating you give yourself. If you have a letter of recommendation or past performance review, you can use that as an example to discuss how your former supervisor described your communication skills.

While you may feel that your communication skills are a 10 out of 10, you should avoid giving yourself that rating. It is best to be humble and acknowledge there is always room for improvement.

"I consider myself to be a strong communicator, always calling upon a mix of written and verbal communications. I tap into interpersonal communications to build strong relationships with others when working in teams. I would rate my skills as a 9 out of 10 since there is always room for improvement."

"I rate my communication skills as a 9 out of 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."

"I would describe my written communication skills as very strong and would rate myself a 9 out of 10. I have always had a penchant for writing and have taken university courses related to communication, public relations, and report writing."

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"As I've gotten more public service experience, I feel like my communication skills keep improving in both nonverbal and verbal situations. I have dealt with patrons that don't speak English, and I have asked somebody else to translate or have them draw it out."

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If you are bilingual, this is a great time to mention your linguistic skills.

"As I gain further public service experience, my communication skills improve both verbally and non-verbally. I often communicate with people who do not speak English through drawings, hand gestures, or the use of a translator."

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"As I've gotten more public service experience, I feel like my communication skills keep improving in a non-verbal or verbal situation. I have dealt with patrons that don't speak English, and I have used somebody else to translate or have them draw it out."

Rachelle's Feedback

If you are bilingual, this is a great time to mention your linguistic skills.

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"I would give my communication skills an 8. That's the best way to understand where someone is at mentally is with communication. I'm a person who cares a lot about how others feel and communicating with them is an important way to find that out."

Rachelle's Feedback

The second sentence doesn't seem to fit so I have offered a different suggestion, below. Be sure to have an example ready, if the interviewer asks for one.

"I would give my communication skills an 8. I am an open communicator, which stems from my care of others. Currently, I work in construction, so it's important that I communicate with my team and supervisor regularly so that the work is done on time, with safety being top of mind."

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"I would rate my communication skill as 8/10, I am a strong communicator, and I always double-check with my coworker to make sure that we are on the same pace. I am an active person when communication involved; I want to make sure that I will not mess other people up and also myself, which later requires more time to fix."

Rachelle's Feedback

You make a great point that a lack of communication can cause a lot of trouble and wasted time! You support your rating very well.

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"I would rate my communication skills an eight out of ten. When it comes to communicating, I take into account everything even if it's minor. For instance, I make sure my tone and body language are respectful regardless of who I'm speaking with."

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Wonderful! It seems you have a meticulous and respectful approach to communicating. Do you have a story example that shows your method in action?

How to Answer: Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.