This document provides tips and instructions for describing accomplishments in a job interview. It advises the reader to prepare three accomplishments relevant to the target position along with supporting data. It then provides a sample job description for a Social Media Manager position. The document outlines common interview questions about accomplishments and advises demonstrating value through specifics and results. It suggests focusing accomplishments on needs of the employer and relevant skills while turning weaknesses into strengths.

1. SkimaTalk Official Course
Interviewing Skills
Lesson 3: Describing Your Accomplishments

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Preparing For Your Interview
l Read the job description for your practice interview (on the next page)
OR prepare a job description of your target position.
l Write down three accomplishments that are relevant to the job. Make sure you
also write down the data points to support your accomplishments.
INSTRUCTIONS

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Practice Interview
Job Description
Employer: ABC Co. – A leading software company.
Job Title: Social Media Manager
Overview of Role:
The Social Media Manager is responsible for managing the company’s social media
accounts and creating successful social medias campaigns.
Key Criteria:
l Creativity.
l Experience with popular social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
l Strong organizational skills.
l Attention to detail.
l Able to work independently
Answer your teacher’s interview question.
* If you would like to use the job description that you prepared,
inform your teacher.
INSTRUCTIONS

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The question can take many forms, such as:
Tips #1:
Many Interviewers Will Ask About Your Accomplishments
l “Please describe your top accomplishments.”
l “What result are you most proud of?”
l “Please describe a time when you made a positive impact on your
company.”
l “If we asked your boss about your most important contributions, what
would he or she say?”

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Tips #2:
The “Accomplishments” Question is a Chance to Demonstrate
your Value
“I implemented a new software program.”
“I established a sales office in China.”
“I trained 5 new employees.”
“I launched the company’s new website.”
Discuss specific results:

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Tips #3:
Turn Your Weakness Into a Strength
“My most important accomplishment is launching the company’s new
software product. This product has led to…”
“57% increase in revenue”
“85 new customers”
“35% increase in customer retention”

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Employer need: increase the number of marketing leads
✓ ✗
Tips #4:
And Focus on Accomplishments that are Relevant to the Job
Relevant Accomplishment Irrelevant Accomplishment
“My greatest accomplishment is
growing the company’s Facebook
page by 500%. Our marketing
campaigns are now viewed by more
than 10,000 fans, which translates to
more leads for our sales team.”
“My greatest accomplishment is
introducing a new inventory tracking
process. The new process has saved
the company 10 million dollars in
warehouse costs.”

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End of Lesson
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