Question: Describe a time when you had to use written communication to get an important idea or piece of information across to a coworker.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a time in which you had to use your written communication skills in order to get an important point across.
- Tell us about a time you had to write an email to explain a complex topic to someone else.
Follow-up questions:
- How did they respond?
- How did you approach writing your thoughts?
- Did you think it was hard to write out your ideas?
- Did you face a lot of difficulty writing it out?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Abilities:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking for good writing skills and good written expression abilities.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee has poor writing or written expression skills
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.zippia.com/employer/behavioural-interview-questions/