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Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
The interviewer is trying to assess what makes you uniquely qualified for the job and wants to know what success means to you. How you answer will reveal your drive to accomplish the various goals you've set out for yourself, offer insight into your motivators, help them determine your level of self-awareness, and whether you've identified what approach works best for you. They want to know that you understand what the position entails and have confidence in your ability to do the job. The interviewer needs to gauge how your evaluation of success aligns with theirs. So tie your answer to the success you plan to bring to this particular position.

Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
"Earning a permanent role in this organization would make this opportunity successful for me. I hope to learn what it takes to get hired and be a valuable employee for the team."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Understanding your expectations and goals is important for both you and the interviewer. Don't be afraid to express what you'd like to gain from this experience. Tell the interviewer about your hope to earn a permanent position, experience, exposure, or knowledge if these are the things that would deem the internship successful for you. The interviewer will be able to give you an idea of whether your goals are attainable and maybe even advice on how to ensure your internship is successful.

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