Effective Communication for Job Interviews Effective communication is the key factor to live a positive life and it’s essential that we all work on communicating as effectively as we can. Ways to Communicate Effectively1. Wait before responding. Sometimes that small pause/ break, which gives you time to think, is just what you need to really understand what someone else has said. 2. Honesty. When you are open, honest, and worth of trust, you’ll have a much easier time communicating with others and others will be a lot more willing to communicate with you as you have nothing to hide.3. Slow down.