How to Answer: How do you define success?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Wells Fargo job interview.
7. How do you define success?
How to Answer
Consider what makes Wells Fargo successful in the banking industry, what sets them apart, and how you can contribute to its short- and long-term successes. The interviewer is able to learn a lot from your response including how you define success, what types of goals you set and how you measure success. Speak about how you define success both personally and professionally and give examples that relate to the position you're applying for (sales, employee retention, marketing, etc.).
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Entry Level Example
"Success to me is achieving goals that I've set out to achieve. They can be simple and short-term goals like submitting a mid-term project on time and giving it my very best effort or a longer-term goal, like earning a 4.0 GPA at the end of the school year."
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Bank Teller Example
"I define success by my ability to achieve my short-term and long-term goals both personally and professionally. I set milestones for myself and break my goals down into manageable pieces. I also measure success by what I've learned and how achieving my goals has helped me grow and set future goals to really stretch myself."
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Branch Manager Example
"As a leader, success is a combination of achievements by my team and me as an individual. I set goals that motivate my employees and are attainable and that also achieve the objectives for our branch. I celebrate the wins, big and small because when one person has a win, it benefits the team. I also set personal goals for myself each quarter and those are typically around employee retention and engagement, customer satisfaction, new business prospects, etc. I always feel successful when these types of goals are achieved."
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