How do you define success?

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Your Bombardier interviewer wants to know what success feels like to you because your definition will help them better understand what motivates you professionally. Your answer will also shed light on your professional value structure and help your interviewer determine if you are a fit for the Bombardier team.

What does success mean to you? Tell the interviewer how you see progress and be sure to tie your answer into the success that you plan to bring to this particular position, should you be offered the role.

Convincing your interviewer your viewpoint is a fit for their culture is a great way to boost your chances of receiving an offer. Consider including one or two of Bombardier's core values of teamwork, authenticity, excellence, or performance in your response.

"I define success by my ability to reach the goals that are set out for me. On a personal level, the things I wish to achieve in my life. On a work level, the targets that are set out for me as well as the professional development that I seek. In addition to reaching my goals, I feel successful when I maintain a high level of performance throughout the process."

"Success for me is not only about growth and reaching individual and team goals, I place value on how the work is done as well. I resonate with the core values here at Bombardier as it is important to me to work for a company that strives to do what is right, while respect others, and performing with excellence. I feel that my drive combined with the culture here will allow me to be successful in a number of ways."

"Success for me is about doing my work with a high level of excellence. I not only strive to meet my goals, but I work to exceed them. I also feel I am successful when I am able to artfully blend my ideas with those of my teammates to solve complex problems and develop superior products. I feel my views on success are aligned with the culture of excellence and teamwork here at Bombardier and I look forward to joining the team."