Description : What do you consider to be your greatest achievement so far and why?
Last Answer : Be proud of your achievement, discuss the results, and explain why you feel most proud of this one. Was it the extra work? Was it the leadership you exhibited? Was it the impact it had?
Description : Tell me about your proudest achievement?
Last Answer : Interview questions: Tell me about your proudest achievement? Answer tips/answer samples: This is one of the most common questions that you may have the chance to face with during an interview. The ... felt proud of such a success, and how you valued such success as your most rewarding experience.
Description : Can you tell me about your greatest accomplishment at work?
Last Answer : I'm particularly proud of the mentoring program I started about five years ago. I noticed that new employees were having trouble getting acclimated to the company, causing a very high turnover ... is important to share this information, this interviewee doesn't indicate what led to that promotion.
Description : What are your activities and interests outside of work?
Last Answer : Say something about your interest and how it can help you on the job you are applying for. Like football can teach you team work, or baking can teach you accuracy. If you are applying for ... other sport. This is also a good opportunity to let your personality show, remember people buy into people!
Description : What has been your greatest accomplishment as part of a team?
Last Answer : I worked on a team that developed a program for children who were going home to an empty house after school because their parents worked. We had volunteers who would help the kids with their ... the question because working on a team is probably typical of the position for which he is hiring.
Description : What do you consider to be your greatest strength?
Last Answer : My greatest strength is my ability to see a project through from its inception to its completion. Each project I am assigned is important to me, and I always make sure it gets the appropriate amount of ... of all workers, as is being a hard worker. These are requirements of most jobs, not strengths.
Description : What is your greatest fear?
Last Answer : We all have fears. It's okay to discuss them. Just don't dive too deeply into them. Discuss how you would work to overcome your fears. You don't want to seem weak. You want to acknowledge it's out there but that you'll be able to work through it.
Description : What is your greatest strength?
Last Answer : Candidate: I work well under pressure. When there is a deadline (a time by which the work must be finished), I can focus on the task at hand (current project) and structure my work ... Examples show that you are not only repeating words you have learned, but actually do possess that strength.
Description : How will your greatest strength help you perform?
Last Answer : Interview questions: How Will Your Greatest Strength Help You Perform? Answer tips/answer samples: It is good to look at sample interview questions about your greatest strength while preparing for an ... am able to handle multi-tasks at the same time and double the productivity of my work.
Description : What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?
Last Answer : Bad answer: I never finished law school - and everything that's happened since has taught me that giving up, just because the going gets tough, is a huge mistake. You don't want to actually highlight ... strive to do it to the best of my ability. Otherwise, it's not worth doing at all.
Description : What’s your greatest weakness?
Last Answer : Candidate: I am overzealous (work too hard) and become nervous when my co-workers are not pulling their weight (doing their job). However, I am aware of this problem, and before I say anything to ... that is actually a strength. Make sure that you always mention how you try to improve the weakness.
Description : What does "thinking outside the box" mean to you?
Last Answer : It means not doing things exactly the same way as everyone else. You've got to challenge the status quo and bring something new to the business.
Description : Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?
Last Answer : TRAPS: This question isn't as aggressive as it sounds. It represents the interviewer's own dilemma over this common problem. He's probably leaning toward you already and for reassurance, wants to ... bill because (then recap your strongest qualifications that match up with his greatest needs).
Description : What are your outside interests?
Last Answer : TRAPS: You want to be a well-rounded, not a drone. But your potential employer would be even more turned off if he suspects that your heavy extracurricular load will interfere with your ... not your family, yourself or outside organizations, no matter how admirable those activities may be.
Description : What do you regard as the greatest achievement of the 21st century so far?
Last Answer : answer:The approval to build the world’s largest single lens observatory on top of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. With this new tool, we will be able to see farther into the universe than ever before. Article
Description : What do you consider to be your child's (under 18) greatest achievement?
Last Answer : Staying alive. My boys were born nearly thirty years ago at twenty six weeks gestation. Neo natal medicne was in it’s infancy and we were not given a very good prognosis. We were incrediably lucky.
Description : What has been the biggest achievement of your life so far?
Last Answer : I consider my children to be my greatest achievement, I don't even need a bigger one
Description : What was the greatest achievement of the Inca empire?
Last Answer : The greatest achievement of the Inca empire was the building ofMacchu Picchu.
Description : Why are pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt's greatest achievement?
Last Answer : Because it represented that the egyptians were wealthy. Pyramidswere also the tallest structures in the world for a very long time,finally egyptian pharaohs were buried in them which showed that theegyptians cared about their pharaohs.
Description : What was Askia Mohammed's greatest achievement?
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Description : In tysons oponion what is the greatest achievement of human flight?
Last Answer : Since it is obvious you have read something you need to answerthis question question. We don’t have the article.
Description : What was the greatest achievement of the Mayan?
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Description : Name the two work-related accomplishments of which you are proudest.
Last Answer : I converted a manual payroll system to a computerized system, which cuts down the amount of time we spend on payroll each week. I also wrote a manual that explained all bookkeeping department procedures ... affected the company. They also don't explain how he earned his good reviews and promotion.
Description : Describe how you accomplished a work-related goal.
Last Answer : When I started working for Daylight Publications, I discovered that I had inherited a huge file cabinet full of photographs. We used photographs in our magazine but usually wound up purchasing stock photos, ... able to do it. This in no way demonstrates any job-related skills the interviewee has.
Description : What should I do if I’m a recent college graduate without many work-related accomplishments?
Last Answer : If you don’t have much work experience, draw upon your experiences as a student. Look at what you achieved while you were in college, either in your classes or through extracurricular activities.
Description : Tell me about a crisis you encountered at work and how you handled it.
Last Answer : Last year, a virus was causing our computers to send out thousands of e-mail messages to our clients. We were being inundated with angry phone calls before we even knew what was going on. Our ... . This candidate is resourceful, but he shouldn't have had anyone running his errands on company time.
Description : Can you describe your ideal work environment?
Last Answer : I want to work in an environment where I can use my presentation skills to help the company increase its client roster. It's important that I work in a fast-paced environment, because I like ... employer's offices, this answer doesn't say anything about the job or her qualifications for it.
Description : Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?
Last Answer : Each situation is different. When I'm working on some projects, I prefer to be part of a team, while I'd rather work alone on other projects. I enjoy being part of a team, but I can work ... jobs require you to be able to work independently at least some of the time as well as on a team.
Description : Do you work well on your own?
Last Answer : Yes, I do. I'm very focused and efficient. This is a very simple and honest answer. Most jobs will require you to work on your own sometimes, if not all the time. Never Say: I ... team at times. Don't volunteer information that makes you seem difficult to work with; just answer the question.
Description : Why do you want to work for Smith and Sons?
Last Answer : Candidate: After following your firms progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that Smith and Sons are becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team. ... company. The more detail you can give, the better you show the interviewer that you understand the company.
Description : Describe your most meaningful work experience.
Last Answer : Describe a work experience that was meaningful; explain what you were doing and why it was meaningful to you. What did you learn?
Description : Tell me about your accomplishments that show you have initiative and a willingness to work.
Last Answer : Give an example of a time when you took initiative and did not wait for someone to ask you to do something. How did your manager/co-workers react to it?
Description : Describe a situation where your work was criticized.
Last Answer : Explain the situation and what the criticism was. How did you correct the problem? How did you handle the criticism?
Description : How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Last Answer : In today's world, companies realize that people will often only work for them from 3-7 years. Explain that you see this company in your five year plan, and that staying for 10+ years ... depend on your advancement opportunities in the future, but you would have no intentions of leaving anytime soon.
Description : Would you be willing to work as a temporary or contract employee?
Last Answer : You may want to ask what this means for their company. If this is an independent contractor, you would often be required to carry your own insurance, which can get expensive. Ask what time frame the temporary appointment would be for, and then answer the question honestly.
Description : Are you willing to work overtime/nights/weekends?
Last Answer : If you are willing to work these times, then say that. If you are not, explain why. This can get tricky, as you don't necessarily want to explain why if it gets too personal (talking about your family or that you go to church on certain days).
Description : Have you ever done this kind of work before?
Last Answer : If you have done this type of work, give examples of what you've done before. If you haven't done this type of work, give reasons why you feel you are qualified. This may be education you've obtained or other experiences that make you qualified.
Description : What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Last Answer : For most people, the answer is both (or sometimes neither). Be honest about what motivates you, and give examples from the past if possible.
Description : Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
Last Answer : Answer the question truthfully, as either answer is okay. However, you want the interviewer to know that you are fine with working in the other situation, and that you have done so successfully many times in the past. Preference is one thing, while ability is something else.
Description : Can you work under pressure or within a tight deadline?
Last Answer : You always want to answer with "yes" and give an example of a time in which you worked within a tight deadline and what you did to meet your goals on time.
Description : Tell about the most dicult or frustrating individual that you've ever had to work with, and how you managed to work with that person.
Last Answer : This question is designed to see how you handle conflict and to see whether you can move beyond it. Explain how you were able to work with the dicult individual, and were able to mediate the situation.
Description : What is the most competitive work or school situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?
Last Answer : You want to come across as competitive, but not cut-throat.
Description : Give two examples of things you've done in previous jobs or school that demonstrate your willingness to work hard.
Last Answer : It would be good to have an example from school and from work. Explain what you did and why you wanted to work hard, and how you managed your time.
Description : Describe a time when you got co-workers or classmates who dislike each other to work together. How did you accomplish this? What was the outcome?
Last Answer : This question is designed to see how well you can mediate a situation and handle conflict. You want to come across as someone who can compromise when necessary.
Description : Give me a specific example of a time when a co-worker or classmate criticized your work in front of others. How did you respond? How has that event shaped the way you communicate with others?
Last Answer : You want to explain how you believe constructive criticism can be helpful, but that it should be done one-on-one and not in front of others. Explain how you do things dierently than the person in your example did.
Description : Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the work you needed to do?
Last Answer : This question is designed to see if you have the ability to multitask. Give an example of how you organized your work.
Description : Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult ? How did you handle that person?
Last Answer : This question is designed to see how you handle difficult people, and what you have successfully done to work with them. Explain how you do not let difficult people get your attitude down.
Description : What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples.
Last Answer : Don't speak badly about any of your former supervisors, instead speak to the attributes you liked best. Can you adapt if a supervisor has traits you do not like?
Description : Compare and contrast the times when you did work which was above the standard with times your work was below the standard.
Last Answer : Focus more on your work that was above the standard. For the work below standard, explain how you learned from the experience and will no longer make the same mistakes.
Description : Recall a time from your work experience when your manager or supervisor was unavailable and a problem arose. What was the nature of the problem? How did you handle that situation? How did that make you feel?
Last Answer : This question is designed to see if you require supervision or if you can work independently and make decisions. Give an example that shines a good light on you.