"I've always had a personal drive to help others. My father told me years ago to identify what you are good at and help others be good at it too. I always had strong business sensibilities. The most satisfying part of my career as a management consultant is the opportunity to change the course of someone's business. Being a problem solver for complex issues is incredibly satisfying. I love a challenge, and each client presents new ones. It's like solving a cool puzzle every day."

"Over the past eight years, I've found management consulting to be most fulfilling. I am looking forward to furthering my career, being both dedicated and passionate about business, about driving success, especially when it means resuscitating a failing business. I love a great comeback story, and I get to participate with them all the time. Another reason I love this career path is the many opportunities for development and learning new approaches and methodologies. Each experience with every client has just as much to offer you as you have to offer them."

Your interviewer wants to filter out candidates who may be ill-suited for their environment and burn out quickly on the job. Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding are expensive affairs, and they want to ensure whomever they invest their resources in will be worth the investment.