United Airlines Mock Interview
Practice 35 United Airlines interview questions covering customer service, safety protocols, and operational excellence.
Question 21 of 35
What excites and motivates you about your work?
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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.
Your interviewer is curious how they can motivate you on the job to foster your job satisfaction for the sake of employee retention. They also want to know how they can help you achieve any career goals, milestones, or objectives you've set for yourself. So before your interview, consider what you are looking for in a career with United and what part they can play in ensuring you have a long-term, mutually beneficial professional relationship.
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 am most motivated on the job when tasks are organized, I feel like an active contributor and an important member of the team, and the vibe is positive. When I feel listened to and valued, I am excited to do my best work. I value strong teamwork and good leadership."
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.
On their website, United advertises that they offer more than just a paycheck. They advertise that they provide opportunities to explore the world. According to most of the employee reviews available online, some of the best reasons to work for United Airlines are the opportunities to meet people from all over the world, the great benefits they offer, including their travel benefits, fun coworkers who you enjoy being around, ability to transfer across departments, and the work culture at United feeling like more like a family.
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I am most motivated when I feel active and contribute, when there is a lot to do and when everyone has a positive attitude.
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Concise and positive. Excellent response!
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I strive in a fast-paced and busy work environment, where there is a lot to do and with lots of people contact. I also like to solve problems and adapt easily to changes in tasks.
Rachelle's Feedback
It seems you embrace challenges and people-driven environments - a great fit for the airline industry, indeed :) If you have an example of a time you solved a problem and felt motivated by the situation, that would be a nice addition to your answer.
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