Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.
Talking about your most significant accomplishment will give the interviewer a firm idea of where you place your values and what goals and milestones you are striving to achieve. 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 while working full-time. This success showed me that I could dedicate myself to my career and reach the goals I set for myself through determination alone. It felt great to accomplish so much and receive recognition for my dedication. But most importantly, I felt the greatest accomplishment in this was learning what I was capable of."
"I have many accomplishments of which I am proud. Overall, I would say that my greatest work accomplishment is the teams I have built, how I have served as an influencer in the workplace, and my positive reputation in this industry."
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Anonymous Answer
I would say my greatest work-related accomplishment is when I was promoted to my current position, that of a department manager. When I became serious about my career I set a goal of reaching the highest position possible within the company and finally achieving that gave me a great deal of satisfaction knowing that I put my mind to something and work hard I can achieve it.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! This is definitely an impressive achievement. Can you talk a bit more about what you did to accomplish this goal? What steps did you take to get promoted? The more details, the better! Good job!
Anonymous Answer
My greatest accomplishment occurred in my previous summer student position as a cashier. I noticed my colleagues often had difficulty finding files, customer orders, and more - which reduced productivity, specifically during busy periods. So I took it upon myself to organize these filing systems to make the process much quicker and smoother. After, I and my colleagues were able to find any files in a timely manner with this new organization system
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! This example clearly shows how your actions benefited the company. This should impress the interviewer and enable them to envision how you might help them too. Good job!
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