Who is your role model and why?

"I would say my role model is Warren Buffett. He was self-made and is the greatest philanthropist of all time and a source of inspiration. One of my favorite quotes of his is, 'If you aren't willing to own a stock for ten years, don't even think about owning it for 10 minutes.' I recite this to my clients frequently."

By having a clearer picture of your role model, the hiring authority who reviews your interview later will get a better idea of your character, principles, and leadership style. So take time in advance to think of your role models, mentors, or personal heroes who might have shaped your character. After sharing who your influence is, take the time to explain why.

In any interview, you can always expect icebreaker questions designed to get you out of interview mode and open up and relax a little. In a HireVue interview, the algorithm could use this question to contrast the real you from your interview performance, identify inconsistencies, and analyze the authenticity of your answers. So try to remain as consistent as possible. Be professional yet sincere at all times. Be filtered, friendly, and confident.