What motivates you?
Typically, employees are motivated by environments where they feel supported and encouraged. The interviewer wants to know how they could motivate you - even on the toughest of days! Be open with the interviewer about the ways you can stay motivated on the job, even when the going gets tough.
"It does not take a lot to keep me motivated. If I work in a positive environment with a forward-thinking team, I am a very happy employee. If you see me going above and beyond, a quick thanks or small recognition of my hard work is good enough for me."
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'm a self-motivated individual. Facing challenges with positive outcomes motivates me. Helping an inmate who seems like they're having a tough time and feeling like I may be able to get through to them motivates me.
Rachelle's Feedback
Wonderful! It seems that you have many worthy motivators. Do you have any recent examples of challenges you faced where you could foresee a positive outcome?
