How do you feel you contribute to the goals of the company?

"My most recent employer had an extreme interest in giving back to the community. So much so that we, as a group, logged our volunteer hours, and it was treated as another KPI. We would review our community contributions quarterly. Our goal was always to hit a minimum of 500 volunteer hours per quarter, which meant that everyone would volunteer one day per month. It was a great initiative and one that I happily participated in."

The interviewer wants to know that you will be a valuable team member. Engaged employees are always the most productive. Assure the interviewer that you are capable of being an involved team member by assisting in some way to the end goal of the corporation.

"As a Benefits Manager, the benefits information I gather and decide on directly contributes to the organization's end goal. I choose options that will not hurt the company's bottom line, and that separates us from the competition so we can attract and maintain good employees."