Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.
Talking about your greatest accomplishment will give the interviewer an idea of where you place your values. It will also show the interviewer more about your personality, how you like to be motivated, and how to coach you in the future. It is okay to brag a little when answering this question. Show that you are proud of yourself and your career accomplishments!
"The greatest accomplishment in my career was graduating from University as an honors student while working full-time in a related field. I was at the top of my class and working full-time. That showed me I could dedicate myself to my career and reach the goals that I set for myself. It felt great to accomplish so much and be recognized for my dedication."
"I am proud of many accomplishments. Overall, I would say that my greatest work accomplishment is my positive reputation as an educator. Reputation is everything, and I am proud of mine."
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Anonymous Answer
I have a lot of accomplishments I am proud of in sports and academics, but I would say my greatest accomplishment is being the closing speaker at an event hosted by the Golden Key International Honour Society along with the university art gallery. I got to share my passion for motivational speaking with around 50 students and lecturers. This, for me, was an amazing experience that allowed me to prove to myself and everyone else that I can do this.
Rachelle's Feedback
This must have been a significant highlight for you, indeed! You sound very confident, and I love to hear that you have many accomplishments to choose from. Public speaking and motivational speaking are very hard for many people - you should feel very proud of this accomplishment :)
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