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Tell me a contribution you made in job

Tell me a contribution you made in job

Tell about the most significant contribution you made in your recent job.
Mention about the project - New product launch, cost savings, new method. The impact made to company's top and bottom line in dollar terms. Larger the contribution, shows that you lead a bigger role and you are a valuable resource to your company.
Do's
• Narrate about the project - New product launch, cost savings, new method
• Tell how you led the project from idea to outcome
• Show the impact in dollar terms. Mention recognition
Don'ts
• Don't focus on routine tasks
• No I just do the job, my finance calculates the $
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