- Here the interviewer is simply assessing your communication skills. But it's more than how well you speak. They're actually evaluating your ability to get those with no or limited financial knowledge to understand what you're saying. The best thing to do is to share a practical example. Using a personal experience comes across sincerely. And if you don't have one, you can always create a realistic scenario to share. Either way, be sure to keep these two things in mind. First, start with acknowledging the complexity. For most people, accounting could be an intimidating topic. Express that your role isn't to further complicate financial information, but rather to simplify it in a way that's relevant for decision-makers. Then, be sure to focus on the needs of your audience. You're trying to prove that you can simplify accounting for any audience. So this is not the time to impress your interviewer with extensive jargon. The key is to demonstrate your ability to cater your explanations to the needs and objectives of any colleague. Use these tips with a relatable story to show your communication effectiveness and your professional demeanor. This will impress the interviewer, since they're assessing your ability to simplify and present information to people who don't speak in financial terms and are not familiar with accounting jargon.
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