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1. Scott Alan Randall - May 22 2009 (Answer ID: 2041)
As a manager in retail for 10 years and manufacturing for 5, I have developed an ability to adapt or alter who I am as a manager to meet the needs of the employee in order to work successfully together, communicate, and be productive. In my experience, I have learned that people work most productively in environments which provide them with opportunities to satisfy their motivational needs. So I always have asked the question... "What does this person need?" My greatest accomplishment is my ability to identify the primary motivational needs of any individual and create the sort of climate and communications which will cause him/her to become motivated. In other words, encourage them to want to move in the direction of achieving organizational goals while at the same time achieving their own personal goals.
EXAMPLE 1: A person who is highly extroverted tends to get their self confidence from others feeling positive about them. So they need social acceptance, opportunity to sell him/herself, and are generally motivated by recognition, spotlight, praise and attention.
EXAMPLE 2: Some people are patient and others are impatient… an impatient person with relatively higher levels of tension who may be restless, tense, high strung, etc. is generally someone who can be motivated if you can give them what they need… variety, change of pace, freedom from repetition, freedom to change priorities, etc. Whereas a person who is patient or someone who has relatively low levels of tension generally gets their self confidence from knowing the process and from affiliation. Their pleasure is predictability and their pain is unpredictability. The motivators would be… giving them process, training time, eliminate surprise and remove pressure.
EXAMPLE 3: A person who is Formal has confidence that comes certainty from doing things right. Their pleasure is perfection and pain is failure. Their needs are… certainty understanding exactly what the rules are; Time to train, to study, to dig and see the finished product; Recognition for error free work… They are generally motivated by clear expectations, performance feedback fairness, and punishments.
2. Akisha - August 22 2008 (Answer ID: 442)
I think that my greatest accomplishment is always ahead of me. I believe that i can always do better than what i have previosly done. I can always improve and always have a better accomplishment.
3. p - July 21 2010 (Answer ID: 4741)
I think that my greatest accomplishment is always ahead of me. I believe that i can always do better than what i have previosly done. I can always improve and always have a better accomplishment.
4. Berry - August 21 2008 (Answer ID: 404)
I don't think this has to be a work-related "accomplishment". Choose an accomplishment that you feel strongly and passionate about because it's more of a personal revelation of your character.
I would say that my greatest accomplishment was moving out to New York and living, paying for my own finances and expenses at the age of 20. It may not be an accomplishment that comes with a plaque, but it helped shape my character and build the integrity of my being than a graduate degree from a school.
I think true accomplishments are personal, and comes from a deeper more meaningful struggle than mainstream "this job" & "this school".
5. Ghostcannon - October 12 2008 (Answer ID: 667)
Give specific details about what you did, how you did it, and what the results were. Try to pick an accomplishment that relates to the position for which you are applying. Employers like to hear about accomplishments that reduced expenses, raised revenues, solved problems or enhanced a company's reputation.
6. Kevin - August 26 2008 (Answer ID: 502)
This is a very common question and interviewers will sometimes ask for your greatest accomplishment from your previous jobs. Whatever accomplishment you choose to talk about, support each with a short, entertaining story. Always be prepared to answer this type of question on an interview.
7. Kathy - November 29 2010 (Answer ID: 5184)
My work related accomplishment was running a 5 million dollar department successfully. On example was stealing a sale from the competition to the tune of $32,000. I made all arrangements and and saw the project to completion. Also, had repeat business because of such an excellent job well done.
8. Prettyvee - April 09 2011 (Answer ID: 5871)
To know your goals and fulfil them,and know that in order to be successful you have got to have a vision and a mission.education is the key to success
9. randy - September 13 2010 (Answer ID: 4883)
i believe my greatest accomplishment is to enjoy every little things that comes your way..bringing out the best out of you on how to handle situations. That makes a sense of happiness and every little things you do realizing how big they are..
10. Jie - March 30 2009 (Answer ID: 1705)
My greatest accomplishment is supporting my parents after graduation. They are old and ill. They need to be taken cared of by me just like what i did when i was young.
11. jcq - August 07 2009 (Answer ID: 2195)
successfully raising three independent daughters who are now enrolled in college and heading in a good direction in their lives.
12. Billy - December 05 2010 (Answer ID: 5208)
I did not prepare anything for the interview. I simply summed up and repeated wats put on my cv in term of work experiences and degree. I was testing the interviewer’ s reaction. Obviously she did not like it. She knew I did not do enough homework, and wasting her time. I was rejected :(
Interview = getting prepared. Even lying.
13. Anonymous - April 06 2011 (Answer ID: 5850)
My greatest accomplishment is that I was able to finish my bachelors while working part time and raising my daughter!!!
14. cl123 - August 05 2008 (Answer ID: 138)
Be sure you use a significant example and illustrate how you managed to reach your goal.
15. YenniYenn - January 03 2012 (Answer ID: 7855)
Since Iam a fresher, My greatest achievement is my education because I have a proven track record of success and also that I am able to finish my bachelors degree.
16. Subramaniam - September 14 2011 (Answer ID: 7542)
Though I achieved some major feats, none of them I considered to be my greatest achievement but I can rather say they are powerful add-ons for what is going to be my greatest achievement during my career in corporate world.
17. sorry mom - June 29 2011 (Answer ID: 6463)
Is in learning that somethings don't need to be made better JUST enjoyed as they are.
18. ireneo D. babatio - January 28 2011 (Answer ID: 5463)
my greatest achievement when i was finished my degree course in college and i worked with in 6 yrs in my previous work in the philippines completely an in foster wheeler ltd.saudi arabia with in 2 yrs and 2 yrs in IBB SAFCO .
19. pcrayton - October 03 2008 (Answer ID: 652)
My greatest accomplishments was completed my set goals in life, completing college with diploma and buying my first home and the great is yet to come. MARRIAGE.
20. anonymous - March 25 2011 (Answer ID: 5780)
My biggest accomplishment has been my education and making it through university.
21. David L - October 22 2010 (Answer ID: 5018)
My greatest accomplishment is becoming a father I have always wanted to be! ;))))
22. quincy - April 08 2011 (Answer ID: 5864)
My accomplishment is to be a better mother by taking good care of my son
23. Krishh........Love it... - January 07 2011 (Answer ID: 5339)
My Greatest achievement was when i stood up second in carrom championship held at state levels and also when our cricket team won the techno prize ......these were some of my achievements at teen level, moreover..... my aim is to get well settled in a MNC in a better job will be my acheivement....
24. mariefe.padua - October 29 2012 (Answer ID: 9363)
My greatest achievement in life is my salvation by the real and only one creator of the universe... and that is no one else but "LORD JESUS CHRIST"
25. joanne Warrington - August 01 2012 (Answer ID: 9147)
My greatest achievement is completely knowing who I am, knowing how far I've travelled in life and where I want to be in the future. Knowing I possess the life tools to attack the challenges that we all face in life, makes me feel proud of who I am today.
26. Ani - July 18 2012 (Answer ID: 9096)
My greatest accoplishment was to mould myself from a child to a man. This happened at the age of 18 when i finshed my schooling and joined a maritime academy. Faced the racism of a different country whilst away from my loved ones. Following the hardship of a maritime academy, went at sea for a long lasting period of 8 months. Suffering a series of natural calamities including the storms of the US Gulf. Apart from the hardships of living at sea, studied for a promotion at sea and also for a long distance bachelors degree. I personally consider this as an accomplishment but if ever given a chance, i would do it all over again because it made me what i am today. A confident, independent and respected individual.
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33. Nasrin Jahish - December 29 2012 (Answer ID: 10369)
My greatest accomplishment is that I was able to finish my bachelors while working part time and supporting my parents after graduation. They are old . They need to be taken cared of by me just like what i did when i was young.
34. jinger - May 05 2012 (Answer ID: 8862)
my greatest accomplishment in life is that to finished my educational attainment because it will lead me for a better future.
35. Trop - July 16 2012 (Answer ID: 9089)
Being surrounded by people and not felt the urge to slap someone
36. k - February 11 2013 (Answer ID: 10493)
I think that my greatest accomplishment is always ahead of me. I believe that i can always do better than what i have previosly done. I can always improve and always have a better accomplishment.
37. k - February 11 2013 (Answer ID: 10492)
I think that my greatest accomplishment is always ahead of me. I believe that i can always do better than what i have previosly done. I can always improve and always have a better accomplishment.
38. nike dunks - April 21 2013 (Answer ID: 10790)
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39. nike outlet - April 23 2013 (Answer ID: 10798)
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(Question ID: 129) Contributor: cl123
1. Scott Alan Randall - May 22 2009 (Answer ID: 2041)
2. Akisha - August 22 2008 (Answer ID: 442)
9. randy - September 13 2010 (Answer ID: 4883)
14. cl123 - August 05 2008 (Answer ID: 138)
19. pcrayton - October 03 2008 (Answer ID: 652)
21. David L - October 22 2010 (Answer ID: 5018)
23. Krishh........Love it... - January 07 2011 (Answer ID: 5339)
24. mariefe.padua - October 29 2012 (Answer ID: 9363)