How can PwC motivate you?
Any time you're asked this question, the interviewer hopes you'll share your big-picture goals and how they can help you achieve those goals. Research the job and the company and adjust your plan to make this attainable for them. Then, share the lofty goals you'd like to achieve in five years, broken into yearly goals. Break the next two years into monthly goals, and set parameters for exactly how they can help you achieve these goals. Convey how they can earn your loyalty and assure them you intend to stay with them long-term.
"My current manager motivates me by reminding me that she has full faith in my work. Those words boost my confidence, especially on more challenging client projects. I am best motivated through words of praise and recognition for a job well done. I like to know that my efforts are noticed. In my current position, we have a team leaderboard, and I like that concept because it creates healthy competition."
"Thank you for asking! I appreciate that PwC cares about employee motivation levels. I find that I am most motivated when I am coaching or training junior consultants. This is my favorite part of the job, and I see myself evolving into an upper-management role in the next few years. The more leadership responsibilities I am given toward this aim, the more motivated I'll feel to accomplish those milestones and put my all in. When I am motivated in this regard, going above and beyond is my work standard."
How you answer this question could indicate how seriously you consider their company to be the right fit for you. So do your research and identify the value propositions that speak to your goals. Here are a few from their website;
"Our people are the heartbeat of our firm, and we've taken the necessary time to listen to our people, and ask them questions to better understand their evolving wants and needs. Firmwide, we prioritize listening; it's core to the foundation of PwC's culture of belonging. We want all our people to share their experiences and insights because our firm will learn from what they tell us and take action to better support them.
We know our people thrive when their daily experience matches what they value and makes them happy, meaningful relationships, a balanced workload, support for flexibility, and a sense of purpose and belonging. We're building a future where our people personalize their careers - from choosing the assignments they work on, the hours they work, where they work, and the benefits they need - all tailor-made to support their development, well-being, sense of purpose, and ambitions. It's about energizing our people to be their best, at work and at home."
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