"I am best motivated through words of praise and recognition for a job well done. I like to know that my efforts are being noticed. In my current position, we have a leaderboard, and I like that concept because it creates healthy competition."

"I love to learn new things, which is one of the main reasons I would love to work at Zebra Technologies. I know Zebra Technologies invests heavily in offering learning opportunities and maintaining a comfortable workplace environment. I feel that combination will keep me motivated if hired."

As a facilitator, I frequently partnered with company leaders to improve team performance. Lack of motivation was a common issue I was asked to assist with. In many cases, there was a simple disconnect to be resolved. However, there were times when individual employees and even entire teams had expectations that were far outside what their current work environment could offer. The work to bridge these gaps can be difficult and sometimes results in companies losing talented individuals.

Remember to answer questions like this authentically if you know you need to be motivated in a certain way. Unmotivated employees can easily affect others in a team setting, and the negative impact can be significant. Establishing healthy expectations from the start is a great way to ensure your leaders and management enable your success and happiness at Zebra Technologies.