Student Research and Accomplishments (2024)

FAQs

What is a good answer for what is your greatest accomplishment? ›

Ideally, you should talk about a workplace accomplishment. However, you could refer to school, volunteering or even your hobbies, so long as you demonstrate transferable skills and prove you are the best person for the job. 'My greatest achievement' examples could include: Giving a great presentation at work.

These might include GPA, sporting achievements, years leading a club or committee, places in competitions, academic awards, and honors.

Here's an answer that highlights some transferable skills—like time management, communication, work ethic, and prioritization—that'll be useful in any job. “My greatest accomplishment is probably making it through my senior year of college with a 3.8 GPA.

Start by briefly describing the situation or challenge you encountered (Situation), outline the specific tasks or actions you took to address it (Task/Action), and then highlight the positive outcome or results you achieved (Result). This structure helps provide a clear and concise explanation of your achievement.

Examples of quantitative accomplishment statements:

“Handled late accounts effectively, securing $5,000 in past-due accounts.” “Gained a reputation for working well on a team, receiving a 'Team Player' award.” “Raised more than $10,000 at annual fundraiser, increasing attendance and media coverage from previous years.”

As a student, you may be proud of accomplishments such as: Academic achievements, such as high grades or honors. Completing challenging coursework or projects. Participating in extracurricular activities or leadership roles.

Successful students attend classes regularly. They are on time. They listen and train themselves to pay attention. If they miss a session, they feel obligated to let the instructor know why before class begins, if possible, and their excuses are legitimate and reasonable.

Talk about awards, educational achievements, and situations where you managed to turn things around in your favor. You could also mention specific projects or presentations that helped you achieve tangible goals. Focus on professional accomplishments, personal milestones, and academic success.

What are your goals' best answers? ›

Possible answers

"One of my life goals is to gain valuable industry knowledge and experience. As this is an entry-level position, I hope to work for the company to gain new skills and develop an idea of how I can contribute to the organization." "One of my life goals is to serve as a role model for those I'm managing.

Be specific and talk about results

You need to make your answer clear and detailed. You would want to avoid vague language such as “I oversaw a project”. Explain what was the project, what was your role and what you achieved through it. Last, but not least, explain why you consider it a significant accomplishment.

You can create an accomplishment statement by describing what you did (the action you took), the context in which you did it (with whom, for whom), and the results or outcomes of your actions.

"Congratulations on your incredible success! I always knew you could do it, and I'm incredibly proud of you." "I saw you work so hard every day to achieve this accomplishment, and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. You set an amazing example for everyone at the company."

Talk about awards, educational achievements, and situations where you managed to turn things around in your favor. You could also mention specific projects or presentations that helped you achieve tangible goals. Focus on professional accomplishments, personal milestones, and academic success.

Positive accomplishment involves the capacity to work towards meaningful goals, the motivation to persist despite challenges and setbacks, and the achievement of competence and success in important life domains.