Communication skills interview questions

Interviewers typically use a number of standard questions, regardless of the job being interviewed for.

These common interview questions can range from asking you about your past, to your future plans, your skills, weaknesses, goals, successes, special attributes and much more.

I. Behavioral interview questions about communication skill

1. Have you had to “sell” an idea to your co-workers, classmates or group? How did you do it? Did they “buy” it?
2. How do you keep subordinates informed about information that affects their jobs?
3. Describe a situation in which you were able to effectively “read” another person and guide your actions by your understanding of their individual needs or values.
4. What kinds of writing have you done? How do you prepare written communications?
5. Describe a time when you were able to effectively communicate a difficult or unpleasant idea to a superior.
6. How do you go about explaining a complex technical problem to a person who does not understand technical jargon? What approach do you take in communicating with people?
7. What challenges have occurred while you were coordinating work with other units, departments, and/or divisions?
8. Describe a situation where you felt you had not communicated well. How did you correct the situation?
9. Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully communicate with another person, even when that individual may not have personally liked you.
10. Describe the most significant written document, report or presentation which you had to complete.
11. Give me an example of a time when you were able to successfully communicate with another person, even when that individual may not have personally liked you, or vice versa.
12. Describe a situation when you were able to strengthen a relationship by communicating effectively. What made your communication effective?
13. How do you keep your manager informed about what is being done in your work area?
14. Have you ever had to “sell” an idea to your co-workers or group? How did you do it? Did they “buy” it?
15. What have you done to improve your verbal communication skills?
16. How have you persuaded people through a document you prepared?
17. What are the most challenging documents you have done? What kinds of proposals have your written?

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