How to Respond to “What Is Your Greatest Achievement?”

Landing an interview for a new life science job is exciting, but it’s also a little intimidating. Even if you’re highly confident in your ability to handle the duties, interviewing for the position is often a bit anxiety-inducing. Fortunately, by preparing for classic interview questions, you’ll have an easier time navigating this challenging part of the recruitment process. Here’s a look at how to respond to the common interview question, “What is your greatest achievement?” as a life science candidate. Spend Time Reflecting First and foremost, you need to spend time before your interview reflecting on your career. Begin with your current or most recent job, and consider what the major moments were while working in the role. Ideally, you want to focus on larger projects that your employer notably recognized. Once you figure out a few, determine which of the examples aligns most with the duties you’d have if hired into the ......