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What is your greatest accomplishment in life?

07/01/25 5:11pm

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wikiHow Editorial Team

07/01/25 5:12pm

When you're asked "What is your greatest accomplishment?" during an interview, it's best to answer the question with work experience that relates to the job you're applying for. When you answer the question, use the STAR structure to explain your achievement.

S - Situation: Give brief background information that's needed for context.
T - Task: Explain what you had to accomplish and any challenges you faced along the way.
A - Action: Talk about how you approached the situation and what actions you took.
R - Result: Reflect on what you achieved and why you're happy with the way you approached it.

Prepare for your interview by brainstorming a few experiences you had at previous jobs or in a professional setting. If you have examples that helped you ace your interview, share them down below!

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Michael McCutcheon, PhD
Career Coach & Psychologist

07/01/25 5:15pm

When you're asked about your greatest accomplishment, give specific examples of what you achieved in previous positions or internships that prepared you the job. Interviewers like to hear details about how you did your work and what was accomplished as a result.

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