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To help you prepare for your next job interview, here are 30 of our hardest interview questions.

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Question 27 of 30

What does greatness, and success, mean to you?

This question is a discovery-based inquiry, genuinely focused on how you think versus what you do. Go with your initial instinct when it comes to how you define success and greatness. There is no right or wrong answer, here.

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How to Answer: What does greatness, and success, mean to you?

  • 27. What does greatness, and success, mean to you?

      What You Need to Know

      This question is a discovery-based inquiry, genuinely focused on how you think versus what you do. Go with your initial instinct when it comes to how you define success and greatness. There is no right or wrong answer, here.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "To me, greatness and success means achieving the goals that you set for yourself. I know the sense of accomplishment when I can make that work, and it makes me feel like I am on top of the world."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Admin Example

      "To me, greatness is being genuine and kind to others. Success is the feeling of accomplishment that comes from a job well done."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Manager Example

      "To me, success comes when you accomplish a goal, and that needs to be something specific that you have your eyes set on. I often encourage my team to set specific goals for themselves. Second, greatness ties into that because without believing that you are great, you will not likely succeed and meet your goals!"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Marketing Example

      "To me, greatness is having an excellent reputation and being someone of integrity. Success comes when you achieve your goals."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Retail Example

      "I feel a sense of greatness and success when I have a specific goal in mind, create a detailed plan, and achieve that plan. What feels greater than that?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Sales Example

      "Greatness, to me, means achieving something big. Going over and above the usual goals and hitting a major milestone. Success ties into that, more as a feeling of accomplishment."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Teacher Example

      "I teach my students that greatness and feelings of success come from setting lofty goals, and working hard to achieve them."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Greatness and success are correlated with each other. Success can't be achieved without greatness. I think a willingness to help is greatness, and it is important to have success."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Very good! Your answer is thoughtful and well expressed.
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