Describe a time when you did not communicate properly and the consequences that ensued. How would you go back and change how you communicated?

If you can effectively communicate with coworkers and superiors, it is something employers frequently want to know. To communicate effectively at work, you must be aware of the situations in which your communication abilities are deficient and be aware of how to fix them. Furthermore, it demonstrates humility and the capacity to acknowledge your errors—two other competency-based traits that hiring managers frequently seek for in candidates. This can be seen as one of the Most Asked Competency Based Interview Questions.

Consider an instance when you sought to communicate but were unable to do so because you were using ineffective communication strategies as your answer to this question. You can also bring up an instance when you failed to communicate at all during a crucial moment. Finally, give an example of how you might approach that circumstance today with sound communication skills in a more suitable and effective manner.

Example:
I was given an assignment when I started my prior employment that I knew I would not be able to finish in the allotted time. I hinted at this to my boss, but I didn't say outright that I wouldn't be able to complete the assignment by the deadline. The assignment was not finished as a result, and my manager was dissatisfied with my performance.

Looking back, I would have been very clear in my written (email) and vocal requests that I was not yet prepared to take on a task of that size and would have requested a smaller or simpler task that I was confident I could finish within the specified deadline.