What is your greatest work-related accomplishment to date?

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The interviewer would like to hear about one notable professional success that makes you feel proud. The way you answer this question will also show the hiring company what you value most in the workplace. Think about a time when you were given kudos in the workplace or received a special award. Explain why this accomplishment means so much to you. Provide details of how you achieved this work-related accomplishment, and be sure to express how this event relates to your success as a new manager. Finish your response with a qualifying statement describing how you will continue earning these achievements if you are the chosen candidate for this management role.

"In my current position, I helped my company reduce warehouse administration costs by reviewing packing slips, contracts, invoices, and calling out vendor billing errors. Then, I assisted Accounts Receivable by making collection calls and bringing in potential lost revenue. Lastly, I created a new filing system that helped us research transactions faster. These changes resulted in a 15% revenue increase in just 90 days. My manager commented that I acted like a manager despite not being in a leadership role, and they were proud of my ability to think past my core job responsibilities. It felt wonderful to make a difference for my employer, and I am eager to do the same for your organization in this management position."

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"In my current position, I coordinate and manage the Teaching Gardens which involves coordinating with several departments, creating cropping plans, communicating with parents, mentoring summer students, and writing and leading programs. When I stepped into the role enrollment was very low, and the program was suffering. I evaluated the type of programming that was occurring changing it to be more garden-centric and youth-led as opposed to instructor-led. I changed the marketing of the program to reflect this, reaching out to local schools and community groups to increase advertising and by the next season enrollment carried over by 95%, we were able to expand programming to occur year-round. I've introduced two new programs, which consistently see high return rates, and reach maximum enrollments, I have created a new volunteer scheme to assist with garden maintenance, and the coordination of all vegetable harvests across 3 garden sites to donate to the local food banks."