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Question 19 of 30 for our Urban and Regional Planners Mock Interview

Urban and Regional Planners was updated by on March 27th, 2022. Learn more here.

Question 19 of 30

Where do you get your inspiration from?

An interviewer may ask this question to find out more about your motivations for the job. They also use this question to learn more about how you connect with other people and projects in the profession.

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  • 19. Where do you get your inspiration from?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      An interviewer may ask this question to find out more about your motivations for the job. They also use this question to learn more about how you connect with other people and projects in the profession.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 27th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, your family, a celebrity, an author - literally anyone! Talk to the interviewer about who has inspired your life and why. Your well-thought-out answer to this question can show the hiring manager that you have goals and motivations and that you look to leaders (or projects) in the industry as examples of what you can do to succeed.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 27th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "My early inspiration came from working with my mentor, a senior urban planner who was constantly pushing the envelope and going above and beyond. I'm also inspired by visiting a great project and seeing people using the spaces as they were envisioned. I'm also inspired by other designers and subscribe to a few architecture and planning magazines to learn more about what other planners are working on."

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on March 27th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "From nature, international visits, other cities that have prospered. Many different places."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Great! Try adding in your favorite places to visit or specifics when it comes to landmarks, etc.
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