{"id":175,"date":"2016-07-25T16:35:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=175"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:09:51","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:09:51","slug":"answer-tell-accomplishment-youre-proud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/answer-tell-accomplishment-youre-proud\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer: Tell Me About an Accomplishment That You\u2019re Most Proud Of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"arve alignleft\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"iframe\" id=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedkimdnuki9z4listplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" style=\"max-width:400px;\">\n<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n<span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/span><iframe credentialless referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;ambient-light-sensor &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;battery &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;document-domain &#039;none&#039;;domain-agent &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-not-rendered &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-out-of-viewport &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;navigation-override &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;speaker-selection;sync-xhr &#039;none&#039;;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedkimdnuki9z4listplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KImDNuki9z4?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KImDNuki9z4?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" width=\"400\" title loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\\\/answer-tell-accomplishment-youre-proud\\\/#arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedkimdnuki9z4listplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/KImDNuki9z4?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\"}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n One of the keys to a successful job interview is being able to highlight your accomplishments. When the hiring manager asks a question such as, \u201cTell me about an accomplishment that you\u2019re most proud of,\u201d they\u2019re interested in finding out what you\u2019ve achieved and what matters to you. This is a time when your interviewer wants you to show off, so don\u2019t be shy. Make sure to come prepared with at least one example of your accomplishments, and use the <\/span><b>S.T.A.R.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> method (which stands for <\/span><b>situation, task, action, result<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to describe your experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what to keep in mind as you prepare your answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Outline the situation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of something you\u2019re truly proud of accomplishing. Whether this accomplishment happened in school, at a previous job or internship, or even during an extracurricular activity (like on a sports team), start your answer by talking about the events that led up to the moment. For example, if you\u2019re most proud of leading your debate team to win Nationals, explain the situation that led up to that. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Talk about the task<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, outline the task itself. Focusing on the debate team example, if were you in charge of motivating everyone with an epic speech or staying up all night to practice with a struggling teammate, this is the time to mention that. Explaining your role in the situation creates context for the story and gives the interviewer an idea of how you handle responsibilities and what you\u2019re able to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Explain the action you took<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve outlined the task at hand, explain the steps you took to achieve your goal. Use one or two examples to back up your answer and show how these added value to the situation. For example, you can mention the plan that you created to keep everyone motivated and explain how you put it into action. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Highlight the results<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, be sure to mention the successful outcome and explain why you consider it to be your greatest accomplishment. The outcome itself doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be a huge win, but it should be something that you\u2019re truly proud of and that reflects well on you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Say something like: <\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDuring my junior year, I led my debate team to Nationals after a successful season. I was in charge of making sure the team was still motivated and on top of their game after a pretty long season. I came up with a gameplan that combined debate practice with team building, dedicating extra time to two team members who didn\u2019t have as much experience. We ended up winning Nationals and had an amazing time in the process.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following the <\/span><b>S.T.A.R.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> method, you\u2019ll be able to show off your biggest accomplishment and show the hiring manager that you\u2019d be an asset to the team. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the keys to a successful job interview is being able to highlight your accomplishments. When the hiring manager asks a question such as, \u201cTell me about an accomplishment that you\u2019re most proud of,\u201d they\u2019re interested in finding out what you\u2019ve achieved and what matters to you. 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