"Well, I actually do have something of a personal purpose statement, as it were. My child asked what I do for a living when they were very little, and I told them that I was an archeologist for the things that haven't been built yet. That instead of digging up things from the past, I dig up things for the future. So, I would say that my professional purpose is just that, that I am excavating the future with care for the generations to come."

On its website, Teck Resources defines its purpose in the following statement, "To provide the essential resources the world is counting on to make life better while caring for the people, communities and land that we love." They go on to elaborate on this throughout their website. So, when thinking about what you find rewarding about working in your industry, and how you would explain it to those who ask, consider coming up with a statement that summarizes what you do in a way that emphasizes the importance of your work.