Can you tell me about your greatest success and what it meant to you?
Experience
Purpose
This question helps interviewers see what you value and consider a big win. It shows your passions, work ethic, and how you set and reach goals. Plus, it gives a peek into your unique strengths and experiences.
Tips
- Pick a story that shows your strengths and why it's meaningful to you.
- Use the STAR-L method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, and Lessons Learned.
- Reflect on what you learned from the experience and how it shaped you.
Common mistakes
- Don't choose a trivial or outdated achievement; it might seem like you haven't grown recently.
- Avoid taking all the credit or blaming others; show teamwork and accountability.
- Don't skip the reflection part; it shows maturity and a willingness to learn.
Background
Use STAR-L to structure responses to questions about your experiences: -Situation: Briefly set the scene - where/when and what was going on? -Task: What was your specific role or challenge in that situation? -Action: What you did - focus on your steps, decisions, and contributions. -Result: Share the outcome - ideally positive or meaningful. -Lessons Learned: Reflect on what you took away and how you’ve grown.