As our new Marketing Communications Manager, how would you earn the trust of your new team?

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Workplace relationships are essential to nurture. Talk to the interviewer about how you plan to earn the trust of your new co-workers, should you be offered the position.

Here are some ways that you can build trust with your coworkers:

- Show common courtesy. Say hello, hold the elevator door, bring coffee at times.
- Be respectful in your communication, avoid over cc'ing unnecessarily in emails.
- Avoid being a distraction, and respect the use of their time.
- Respect their personal space and the line between work life and personal life.
- Always ask if they have time before diving into a conversation.
- Connect with them on LinkedIn but avoid more personal social media platforms.
- Treat everyone the same, regardless of their job title.
- Reach out to new employees and make them feel comfortable.
- Own up to your mistakes and fix them.
- Be timely with your followups and meet your deadlines.

"Trust is something you earn over time with people. I will lead by example and be transparent in my communications. Trust happens when people deliver on doing what they say they will do. I take the approach of under promising and over delivering to accelerate the trust process. With strong trust, teams can accomplish great things together."

"Offering clear lines of communication is the best way for me to earn a good reputation with my new team. Unclear communication can cost my team members hours of work so for that reason; I commit myself to always keeping the lines of communication open. Trust builds from there."

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"As the new Marketing Communications Manager, it is important that I earn the trust of my team. One way I can do this is by being open and honest with my team members. I will provide them with regular updates on our progress and be transparent about any challenges we face. I will also solicit their feedback and input on our plans and objectives. Additionally, I will make an effort to get to know each team member on a personal level. By building relationships with my team members, I will create a foundation of trust and mutual respect. Finally, I will always act in the best interests of the team and provide unwavering support for our collective success. By following these guidelines, I am confident that I will earn the trust of my new team."