Be honest. Formulate your answer to kill two birds with one stone. Give them insights into your personality and what motivates and inspires you on a personal level, as well as how you stay motivated throughout your workday, and how you approach your work, whether the task is high-pressure or monotonous.

"I always had a strong propensity for empathy, and people picked up on it. Throughout my life, I found myself giving advice to friends, family, and even complete strangers. They trust me, and I found myself in a position where I could help. Throughout my teen years, I found myself in crisis intervention situations where I was talking people out of suicide. This led to me volunteering for the suicide prevention hotline. When it came time for me to decide what I was going to pursue in college, I realized I had an inherent talent for this kind of work, a drive to help people, and I wanted to make a difference. Of course, the work turned out to be much more complicated and challenging than I thought, but that hasn't slowed me down. I love my work. I feel as if I am answering my calling."