This question is often used to determine how serious or passionate you are about your career, whether you pursued this career or just fell into it, and how you go above and beyond in your job. The interviewer wants to know if you can talk the talk and walk the walk, the level of your knowledge of your industry, and how up-to-date you are.

It's wise to present yourself as a proactive worker rather than a reactive follower. Exhibit a growth mindset at all times throughout the interview. If you take advantage of learning through continuing education credits, seminars, conferences, journals, or other means of staying educated in your line of work, let them know. This could lead to a conversation with the interviewer. Establishing a rapport with your interviewer translates to a likelihood of doing the same with the members of their team with an eagerness to share industry knowledge.