3843. Tell us about one of your accomplishments

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Describe an accomplishment you are particularly proud of and explain why.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : To effectively describe an accomplishment, you need to display a high level of self-awareness to understand why this accomplishment feels significant to you.

  • 2. Storytelling : You need to articulate your accomplishment in a way that is engaging and paints a clear picture of your journey, challenges, and outcomes.

  • 3. Impact understanding : Explaining the impact of your accomplishment requires understanding its broader effects on a team, project, or organization.

  • 4. Reflective thinking : Reflect on the experience to draw valuable insights and lessons that you took away from the accomplishment.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluate past performance : Understanding a candidate’s past achievements gives insight into their potential for future success.

  • 2. Assess cultural alignment : The accomplishment chosen by the candidate can give clues about their values and alignment with the company culture.

  • 3. Determine competencies : The details of how a candidate achieved their accomplishment can reveal key competencies related to the role, such as problem-solving or leadership.

  • 4. Gauge pride and confidence : A candidate’s pride in their achievements and confidence in discussing them can be indicative of their self-esteem and potential for leadership roles.


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  • 1. Select a relevant achievement : Choose an accomplishment that is most relevant to the role you are applying for, as it will demonstrate how your past experiences align with what is expected in the position.

  • 2. Quantify your success : Whenever possible, use quantifiable data to describe your accomplishment as it helps to concretely demonstrate the impact you made.

  • 3. Highlight learning : Mention any learning experiences or growth that occurred as a result of your accomplishment, showing that you have the capacity for self-improvement and gaining new skills.

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Topics: 
Work Ethic
Leadership
Roles: 
Intern
Area Manager Intern
Assistant Manager
Companies: 
Walmart
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