HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?

HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?

Multiple Choice

In a job interview, the employers ask you to define success. Why?

Employers ask how you define success because your answer can help them determine what kind of employee you will be.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How do you answer “How do you define success?”

Preparing to define success may require some self-reflection and practice at articulating your thoughts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Select

Here are three ways that you can prepare to effectively answer this question in an interview.

• Consider your proudest achievements.

• View success as a process.

• Get too personal.

• Give specific examples.

Read this text and answer the question.

“I define success as meeting a combination of company and personal goals and helping my team do the same. I believe that effective goals motivate us to push ourselves and grow, and as a result of meeting such goals, we not only help the company by meeting its objectives, but we also become more effective employees that can contribute to even greater growth in the future. As a leader, I also want my team to feel capable of achieving their goals as well as the company’s objectives, so I make it a priority to personally help them meet individualized milestones."

Multiple Choice

Which individual defines success in the text you just read?

• Someone in entry-level position

• Someone in mid-level position

• Someone in leadership position

Read the text below, and choose the best answer how the person defines success.

As a graphic designer, I believe that my success greatly depends on the quality of work I’m producing. Creating the best possible designs is what motivates me and makes me feel successful. I believe my strive for great quality could make me an effective member of your team.

Multiple Choice

The person who writes the text above .....

• defining success by Overcoming Challenges

• defining success by Management Accomplishments

• defining success through Work Quality

Read the quotes below. Feel free to choose ONE that you really understand, and then write your answers.

• Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. (A. Schweitzer)

• Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. (D. Johnson)

• The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty. (Z. Ziglar)

Open Ended

What does the quote (the one you chose from the three quotes above) mean?

Open Ended

Can you give an example?

Open Ended

Do you agree or disagree with the quote (the one you chose)? Explain.