Microsoft Finance Internship Mock Interview
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Question 13 of 30
What motivates you to excel in a role?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"The energy created from collaboration invigorates me. One person can feel a sense of accomplishment for something they've done, and that's great. It feels good to have done something individually and to be recognized for it. But when you're a part of something bigger, and the entire team is resonating with each other, that creates this energy that nothing can compare with. It feels like you're on the winning team. In this scenario, every contributor recognizes every contribution. That kind of camaraderie feels great."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This direct behavioral question is self-evident in what they're looking to learn. It will clue them in to what your partnership with them would look like, as well as what might motivate you in this environment.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Be honest. Formulate your answer to kill two birds with one stone. Give them insights into your personality as well as what motivates and inspires you on a personal level. Detail how you stay motivated throughout your workday, and how you approach your work, regardless of the task being high-pressure or monotonous. Detail how you stay motivated and productive throughout your day.
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