"My instructor for my human resources course has been a great mentor for me. She has really opened my eyes to the vast opportunities in the field and has shared her own personal journey in the industry. This has motivated me to think about my future and be more intentional about my other college courses."

Talk to the interviewer about who has inspired your life and why. While your response can pertain to your personal or professional life, it is a good idea to keep it professional and mention someone who has had a positive influence on your career path or education. Provide relatable examples of leaders who influenced your character. Whether you had a strong mentor in your upbringing or a professor in college who inspired you, describe the qualities you admired most about them, and how you embraced those qualities within yourself. Talk to the interviewer about how they shaped your work ethic and approach to life. Be relatable and try to inspire conversation. How well you get along with your interviewer will also offer insights on how well you will get along with the mentor they place you with.