Ever been faced with this question in an interview… “What is your greatest professional achievement?”:
How do you decide?! What is relevant?!
Select a Relevant Achievement: Choose an accomplishment that is directly relevant to the job you’re applying for. Consider the skills and experiences the employer values most and identify an achievement that demonstrates your proficiency in those areas.
Set the Scene: Start by providing context for your achievement. Briefly explain the situation or challenge you faced, including any obstacles or constraints that made it particularly challenging.
Describe Your Actions: Outline the specific steps you took to address the challenge and achieve success. Highlight your leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and any innovative or creative approaches you employed.
Highlight Results: Quantify the impact of your achievement whenever possible. Provide concrete metrics or measurable outcomes to illustrate the significance of your accomplishment. Did you increase revenue, improve efficiency, or exceed performance targets? Be specific about the results you achieved.
Reflect on Lessons Learned: Conclude your answer by reflecting on the lessons you learned from the experience. Discuss how your achievement has helped you grow both personally and professionally, and how it has influenced your approach to future challenges.
Let me know how you responded to this question in your interview!
I would always tell about me being entrusted with managing an event on my own, that was extremely successful, and resulted in a positive social media perception It showcases that my team trusted just an intern with such an important event, and that I’m capable of delivering good results on my own
When faced with the question “What is your greatest professional achievement?” in an interview, I always make sure to select an accomplishment that directly aligns with the job I’m applying for. I start by setting the scene, providing context for the achievement by explaining the situation or challenge I faced. Then, I describe the specific actions I took to address the challenge, emphasizing my leadership abilities and problem-solving skills. I make sure to highlight the results of my achievement, quantifying the impact whenever possible with concrete metrics or measurable outcomes. Finally, I reflect on the lessons learned from the experience, discussing how it has helped me grow both personally and professionally. This approach allows me to showcase my relevant skills and experiences effectively while demonstrating my ability to overcome challenges and achieve results. How about you? How have you tackled this question in your interviews?
It showcases that my team trusted just an intern with such an important event, and that I’m capable of delivering good results on my own