How to Answer: Tell me about a goal you achieved. What steps did you take to get there?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Wells Fargo job interview.
15. Tell me about a goal you achieved. What steps did you take to get there?
How to Answer
Wells Fargo is a very data-driven organization and one that thrives on setting and achieving goals at the individual, local and regional levels. The interviewer wants to learn more about how you set goals and how you achieve them. Walk them through your process for developing a goal (short or long-term) and why that goal was important to you. Describe the steps or actions you took to hit milestones and achieve your goal and what the outcome was. Give a specific example when responding.
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Entry Level Example
"When I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, I was very interested in fundraising. We had a regional goal of raising $25,000 in the last quarter and I personally set a goal for myself to raise $10,000. I created a strategy with milestones and had an accountability partner to check in with regularly. I dedicated five hours a week to marketing and pushing on social media and in the community and ended up exceeding my goal by 5%!"
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Bank Teller Example
"Early in my career, I strived to get to know the banking and thrift systems from a 360-degree view. I worked hard to partner with my peers in learning how their roles contributed to the whole organizational flow. I set a goal to become head teller within the first five years of working in this industry. I hope to continue that career path with Wells Fargo and am excited for the opportunity to do so."
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Branch Manager Example
"A couple of years ago, I set the goal to complete my bachelor's degree in finance and business management while working full-time. I saved up money so that I could pay for the tuition without taking out student loans. I achieved this in just four years by spending a lot of time in online studies and night classes while working my way up to become a branch manager. I am very proud of my discipline and dedication to achieve this goal."
Written by Jaymie Payne on November 29th, 2022
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