Describe successful project is a challenge for me.

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February 27,2023 at 2:23AM UTC

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Describe successful project is a challenge for me. I am older worker, years of experience, finance manager in higher education I have found my jobs dissatisfying as have ended up acting more as a caretaker rather than an agent for change where it better for the organization. A lot of this is related to politics and my specific bosses. I have made small operational changes but not what I would describe as a project. Some of my peers has the support to do some of the things I proposed so I do have some envy.

As a result, I struggle in interviews when I am asked about successful projects and/or projects where I influenced changes . Any suggestions on how to answer this.

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Megan LeasherFebruary 27,2023 at 2:20PM UTC
Sounds like you have great experience to bring to a company. You mentioned that it would be "not what you describe as a project," but how might others describe it? Even the "small operational changes" you referenced are likely something that others would see as a project. Think of a few of those stories and own your success, even if you wouldn't call them a "project".
Barbara McKeeFebruary 28,2023 at 7:08PM UTC
It is tough, I have struggled with the same. I'd celebrate an achievement.
As an older worker myself, I've been in my job more than 20 years, and just being responsible and dependable are impressive in today's world. Talk about how you came to be in the position and the role you hold there. I see nothing wrong with being a caretaker, I'm one, myself. I'm the "Mom" of my workplace.
Not sure this was super helpful, but I FEEL you.