Communication Comes Out Strongest means that, of the six work competencies in the Competency Test, your answers put communication highest.
You describe checking that your message landed, fitting it to the listener and raising hard topics before they grow. The Competency Test is a free JobCannon self-rating of communication, problem solving, leadership, planning, adaptability and teamwork, scored separately for each. It shows how you describe your own habits, not how skilled you are, and it does not predict job performance. A colleague who watches you work may see it differently, so treat the result as a starting point for a conversation.
Strengths
- You tend to check that a message landed instead of assuming it did.
- You adjust how you say something to the person who has to act on it.
- You raise awkward topics early, while they are still small.
- These habits usually mean fewer misunderstandings and fewer problems that grow in silence.
Growth Edges
- A high rating of your own habits is not the same as being clear to others, so it is worth asking a colleague.
- Strong communicators can talk past the point where the message is already understood.
- Your lowest area may need something other than communication, such as a written plan or a decision.
- Written and spoken communication are different habits, and this rating blends them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Communication Comes Out Strongest mean?
It means that, of the six areas, communication got your highest rating. It does not mean you are an excellent communicator, only that you describe these habits more often than the other five. Other areas can be close behind, so look at all six percentages on your result.
Does a high communication rating mean I communicate well?
Not necessarily. A self-rating shows how you describe your habits, and people often see themselves as clearer than others do. A quick check is to ask a colleague whether your messages land the way you think, and to remember a recent time someone acted on what you said without a follow-up question.
How do I show strong communication in an interview?
Give one real example: what the message was, who needed it, what you did to check it landed, and what happened next. A concrete story is more believable than saying you communicate well, and it matches how competency-based interview questions are asked.
What if communication is high but my other areas are low?
Then you have one clear place to start from and a gap to look at. Communication helps with the other areas: you can ask for a plan to be written down, raise a problem earlier or ask a teammate what they need. Pick your lowest area and use communication as the tool for working on it.
Does this result predict job performance?
No. The Competency Test is an in-house self-rating, not a validated instrument, and it does not predict job performance or hiring decisions. It is meant as a private mirror and a starting point for a conversation with a manager, coach or mentor.
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