Interview Questions: What Were Your Biggest Successes...

How to Answer Interview Questions About Your Accomplishments

When answering a question about your accomplishments, you don’t want to come across as arrogant, but you do want to share your successes. Take the time to explain your most important accomplishments at work.

Make a Connection
The best way to respond is to give an example of something you accomplished that is directly related to the job that you are interviewing for. Review the job posting. Make a list of job qualifications and skills that match what you’ve included in your resume. Then, think of examples of accomplishments that demonstrate that you have these skills and qualifications.

This kind of answer will show that you have what it takes to achieve similar successes in the job you’re applying for.

Share Examples
When you're asked about your accomplishments, give a specific example of what you did in your last position. That example should correlate closely with the job requirements listed in the posting. Be sure to provide context about the example – for example, what the task was, and what specific accomplishment you achieved.

Come to the interview with a few specific examples in mind. This will help you feel prepared for the interview.

Focus on Adding Value
When choosing an example of an accomplishment, pick something you accomplished that helped the company you worked for, and even added value to the company. For example, perhaps you reduced the budget for a project or made a task more efficient. Focus on the company, rather than yourself. It will show the employer that you will be an asset to their organization.

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