{"id":12370,"date":"2022-03-23T15:09:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/?p=12370"},"modified":"2022-03-23T15:09:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:09:02","slug":"the-perfect-formula-for-answering-what-is-your-greatest-accomplishment-in-an-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/the-perfect-formula-for-answering-what-is-your-greatest-accomplishment-in-an-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Formula for Answering \u201cWhat Is Your Greatest Accomplishment\u201d in an Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Rebecca Kraus<\/a>
Re-posted by The Muse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you\u2019re preparing for a job interview, you\u2019ll be anticipating the most\u00a0common interview questions<\/a>, and you\u2019ll want to prepare for a whole slew of\u00a0behavioral questions<\/a>\u00a0that ask about your past experiences. So compared to stumpers like \u201cWhy should we hire you?<\/a>\u201d or \u201cTell me about a time you had a\u00a0conflict with your boss<\/a>,\u201d \u201cWhat is your greatest accomplishment?\u201d may seem like a breeze to answer. But actually coming up with your greatest accomplishment\u2014your\u00a0greatest accomplishment<\/em>? really?!\u2014can feel daunting on the spot. That’s why it’s worth taking a few minutes to think about how you’d answer this question if asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Question Gets Asked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Companies look for certain competencies and characteristics in their employees and teams. By asking \u201cWhat is your greatest accomplishment?\u201d employers can see if your skills and…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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