What is your personal mission statement?
The interviewer would like to know if you have a personal motto or mantra. Not everyone has a mission statement or personal mantra just off the cuff. In business, especially when entering leadership, this is an important question to ponder. Do you have a quote that inspires you or a saying that you grew up with that resonates with you?
"My mantra is that 'people who shine from within do not need the spotlight.' I feel that it is incredibly necessary to be a humble leader and I take this mission statement very seriously. I want my team to be in the spotlight rather than being the kind of leader that takes the credit for good work."
"My mission is to give my best 100% of the time. It's important to me that I have a great reputation in this industry through hard work and a positive attitude."
"I heard a funny mantra the other day, 'I want to be the kind of person my dog already thinks I am.' As cute as it is, it is true. I want to be kind-hearted to my employees, understanding, and reliable."
"My mission statement is to love myself first, stick up for others, and make the world a better place than it was when I arrived here. I am big on mindfulness, and this mental shift in me has made me a better person."
"My mission is always to be a woman in business that others can look up to. It is important to me that I create a legacy of integrity."
"I live to serve others. That is my mission. I want my customers to be aware that I care about the success of their business and will do what it takes to ensure they are lucrative. Are these qualities that you are looking for in your next hire?"
"My mission statement is to remain humble and remember that there are always lessons for me to learn, even as an educator. With this mentality, I open myself up to learning lessons from my students rather than just being there to teach them."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
"I have a poster in my room of one of my idol's Michael Jordan and it reads "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen". This applies to whether I'm working alone or leading a team, it's my responsibility to make the impact happen.
Cindy's Feedback
Nice! Your personal mission to make it happen will be an attractive quality to any employer!
