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"I am fueled by being consistently included in the big picture and am motivated by helping steer the ship in the right direction. I am more determined the more I am entrusted with greater responsibility and increased trust. I am very driven to succeed in accomplishing my career goals and reach every milestone with speed. I look at the big picture of my career goals before accepting a position, which includes whether the type of work challenges and opportunities presented align with my ambitions and whether they would be a detriment to my work/life balance, and impede what I am to accomplish. The company's mission, culture, and work environment are driving components and I'm looking to join an industry-leading organization where I know I can learn, grow, and develop as a professional. I would very much look forward to going over my career goals and the timeframes I hope to accomplish them in person in the near future."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This question aims at determining how Baker Hughes can continually motivate you to perform at your best. Being able to ensure you stay motivated also ensures you'll retain job satisfaction and be with the company for the long term. How you answer will inform them of whether you are motivated by further career growth, or if you are only in it for the benefits and the money.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Another category HireVue will evaluate a candidate for is their personality, work style, and ethics. They'll do this by classifying the candidate's personality according to the "big five personality traits." Lastly, depending on the assessments one takes, one may also evaluate a candidate's problem-solving skills and cognitive ability: "reasoning, visuospatial, ability, mental agility, numerical ability, coding proficiency, job-specific knowledge, language proficiency, writing skills."
Baker Hughes has a tagline on their career site, "Fuel Your Future." So, when answering this question, consider it an opportunity to offer them a roadmap of what you would like your future at Baker Hughes to look like. Relay your career goals, the milestones you would like to achieve, and the timeframes you would like to reach them. This will ensure that the opportunities you are pursuing will be met while assuring them that you are interested in a long-term career with them.

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