What motivates you to work hard on a day to day basis?

With this question, your interviewer is looking for a peek into your world to get a sense of what really drives you. You can answer this question from both a professional and personal perspective. Use your motivating factors to show that you strive to be successful in your career. Go a step further and describe what specific personal goals or factors motivate you to work hard. The interviewer wants to know that you are a driven individual and that you will be dedicated to being effective at your job to reach these goals.