How would you describe your communication skills?
"I foster clear communication between myself, the therapist and the patient. We need to know we all understand each other and are on the same page. Our good communication skills make treatment flow easily."
Your type of communication style will tell the interviewer what it will be like to work with you. Is your communication style passive and you go with the flow? Are you aggressive and try to dominate all communication? When answering this question tap into your inner assertive communication style. Having an assertive communication style is the least abrasive or hard to work with.
"I use good eye contact, use I statements and rarely interrupt."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I have excellent communication skills for the simple fact that I truly listen when others are speaking. I believe the key to good communication is the ability to listen attentively to those you're interacting with.
Rachelle's Feedback
You make an important point re: active listening. If you have an example of a time when your communication skills improved a situation, this is a good opportunity to give a story-based example. Or, you could make a qualifying statement regarding your communication style and how it will help you as a PTA. I have provided an example below.
"I have excellent communication skills for the simple fact that I truly listen when others are speaking. I believe the key to good communication is listening attentively to those I am interacting with. By actively listening to my clients, I will be able to....(discuss the impact your communication skills will make on the job)."
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