Your motivation at work

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Question: What motivates you?

This is a typical job interview question. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.

Examples and hints

The interviewer is trying to find out who you are as a person. They want an insight into how you are motivated to achieve work-related goals and perform well in the job, and how these motivators align with the company’s own goals and the type of role you will be performing.

You should answer honestly when you describe the factors and situations that excite you and make you feel passionate about your work. Provide a clear example of an experience that reveals what motivates you.

USEFUL LANGUAGE:

There’s no doubt that my chief motivator is…
I am motivated by…
What really motivates me is…
I’m driven primarily by…
I really enjoy…
I thrive on…

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