Reflect on your past successes, consider why you went into this field, and prepare an answer that describes your motivations. Re-read the job description. Look for the soft skills that describe an ideal employee and the main responsibilities of the job.

"A fast-paced, deadline-centric work environment has always been my best motivator. In my last position as a lab manager, I had to handle over five ongoing projects at one time and oversee three other lab team members. I have a knack and love for planning and organization, so I develop and maintain a weekly task spreadsheet to keep track of my tasks and the delegated tasks to team members. I was always able to hit and exceed my success metrics thanks to my keen sense of deadlines and motivation to reach milestones."