How do you define success?
Throughout your interview, you'll be evaluated for your fit, based on how well you align with their culture and values. With this question, they are curious whether your definition of success will complement how they operate. Teck classifies their values both by who they are and how they operate. One of the values they list under how they operate is "Excellence. We achieve leading performance through innovation and commitment to continuous improvement in efficiency and productivity." So, how you answer the question will inform them of how well you've prepared for this interview, and whether you've come prepared with the knowledge of how they, at Teck Resources, define success.
"I define success by my ability to extend my reach beyond the goals set out for me by others, or by myself. I am proactive in strategizing the most efficient approach to yield the most productive results. Every target set out for me I view as an opportunity to further my professional development, which is what I am after, as long as it complements what we aim to achieve as a team. More often than not, what I learn professionally benefits me in my personal life as well. And for me, that is what defines success."
Take time to prepare for your interview by thoroughly researching their website. Then take account of all the ways you fit their mold as an ideal candidate. Write out your answers to each of these interview questions. Determine which of their culture keywords and phrases could be interchanged with yours, and practice. With this question, look back on your career and experience, and make a list of all your significant achievements or when you surpassed significant milestones. Then decide which of those best aligns with their definition of excellence.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Success to me is the ability to meet set goals within a team, project, and as an individual in a safe manner.
Jaymie's Feedback
Good start! Can you speak to any statistics of success in your previous role? For example, did you consistently meet or exceed goals, and if so, at what percent? What was the impact of your success?
