Interview Question: Greatest Achievement pretty, career, related, question, personal

FVPV

How would you respond? Do you respond with a career/work related achievement or go with a lifetime personal achievement?

I shot a 69 one time that I am pretty damn proud of, but I don't think that would go over very well...very open ended question.

iteracom

In any case, just trying to be helpful because this is definitely a common interview question that people should be prepared for (whether it's jobs, b-school, etc.)

RoastBeef

You're probably right, but anybody who isn't aware of his posting history might not know that

Carson

Mo was being sarcastic...methinks at least.

anish

This is a question I feel conflicted about, in my personal life I have overcome very very significant adversity. It is something that many people would find inspiring, including my current employer who suggested I become a motivational speaker. However, at the same time there is a significant social stigma against people with my history so bringing it up in a job interview can be hit or miss. Therefore, I try to avoid references to my unique life history and instead say something like passing level 2 which was a f'n walk in the park compared to what I had/continue to deal with.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 02:21AM by bodhisattva.

Palantir

JonnyKay Wrote:
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> ohai Wrote:
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> > A safe answer would be something along the
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> > of "2 chicks at one time".
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> And you think this won't cause jealousy and
> resentment?

or warrant a slap-in-the-face if it's a woman interviewer

MiniMe7

ohai Wrote:
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> A safe answer would be something along the lines
> of "2 chicks at one time".


And you think this won't cause jealousy and resentment?

joehogue

Yeah, this seems like a really hard question to answer. If your achievement is not sufficiently impressive, you look will like a loser. If your achievement is too impressive, the interviewer will feel jealous and resentful towards you.

A safe answer would be something along the lines of "2 chicks at one time".

pimpineasy

Yeah I probably would avoid the number 69 in an interview....awkward. I would say you broke 70.

hassan

Good question, I am always asking myself what's my greatest achievement.

Do you have specific examples Numi we can use as guidance ?