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Who would you say inspires you?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
This question serves as a personality assessment, which will help them determine how well you'll potentially fit into their work culture. Inspiration is typically defined as being moved or influenced by something or someone outside of yourself, which expands your understanding of what you can accomplish and what is possible. Having an immediate answer at the ready for this interview will suggest your dedication to your mission of what you hope to accomplish in your career.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My previous manager was a huge inspiration to me. Her passion for the aerospace industry was motivating and put the fire in me to climb the ladder. I also find inspiration from the SpaceX COO and President, Gwynne Shotwell. To be a woman recognized with such influence in this industry is rare, indeed."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have always been inspired by my grandfather. He gave me an initial interest in the aerospace field. He is the hardest-working person I know, and he taught me how important it is to read and continually grow. Because of him, I always seek to learn."
Joseph Murphy is a NYS licensed Professional Engineer and 12 years of experience working on creating solutions in engineering and manufacturing environments
"My father inspires me. He worked a "blue-collar" job to provide for my family. I would regularly come home from college and have intellectual discussions with him about my classes. He was a smart man and could have been an engineer, but sacrificed his goals to provide for his family,"
Control Systems Engineer @ Ram Aviation, Space, and Defense
"My brother is a big inspiration to me. Making a successful career all on his own and still having time for family and friends at any time is only part of the reason. He is always willing to help out and is a perfect model of hard work."
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