Building Trust and Credibility for Success

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By Christina

At an interview recently I was asked, “How do you build trust?” After thinking about the question for a moment, I answered,

Building trust requires that you be honest and transparent. Also, delivering on your promises instills credibility and helps build trust.

I think that was a pretty good answer for thinking on my feet. Looking back, I realize my answer comes from experience. I, along with many other technical writers, am familiar with:

• Being accused of not being an “expert” or at the very least not understanding the topic/industry.
• Encountering resistance, from little speed bumps of disagreement to mountains of cultural dysfunction.
• Avoiding political games and power plays, or at least staying neutral if caught in the middle.

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