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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.
How you answer this question will help your interviewer determine what motivates you on the job, helping you maintain your job satisfaction while aiding you in avoiding experiencing burnout on the job. On their website, Travelers states that they make an effort to "understand why employees leave and, more importantly, what encourages them to stay and grow their careers with Travelers." As they detail on their careers site, your candidate journey is their priority, "from learning what makes Travelers a great place to work to discover the wonderful opportunities we offer. At Travelers, you can make your mark, realize your ambitions, and grow a career that keeps moving forward. As you consider a career at Travelers, we will be with you every step of the way." Whether you like to be recognized for your accomplishments by being awarded with more developmental opportunities with the promise of promotion or through praise and recognition, share with your interviewer what they can provide which would contribute to your job satisfaction.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I am very much an over-achiever and find that the best way to recognize me for a job well done is with words of kindness and recognition. I am easily encouraged, and the best reward for me is to know that my hard work is being noticed."

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.
"I do not particularly love public recognition so I would say that the best way to recognize me for my accomplishments would be an increase in responsibilities and continued autonomy."

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In my last role, my manager would often publicly comment on my work and would sometimes send me an email along with everyone in my team. This always went a long way in helping me to feel motivated and appreciated.

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You do a great job of identifying your preferred way of being recognized, which shows a good deal of self-awareness!
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