How to Answer: Who in your life mentors, or inspires you?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Optometry School job interview.
11. Who in your life mentors, or inspires you?
How to Answer
Your life's inspiration can come from a book, a mentor, your family, a celebrity, an author - literally anyone! Talk to the interviewers about who has inspired your life and why.
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Answer Example
"I find inspiration in a variety of people and things. I would have to say that the person who has most greatly inspired me has been my grandmother. She always had a smile on her face no matter how hard she worked and she loved everyone. She was well respected and always gave more than she received. I try to live like her as much as I can."
Written by Nisha Yadav
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"My father is my mentor, and he inspires me."
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Allow these 'get to know you' questions to leverage a connection with your interviewer(s).
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"While I find inspiration in a variety of people and things I would have to say my mum has been my biggest inspiration. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 18 years ago but she has never let it stop her from achieving what she wants. Her determination and motivation to achieve her goals have been infectious over the years."
Marcie's Feedback
Wow. Your mother sounds extremely inspiring! What kind of goals did she achieve despite her health issues? Can you give a specific example and explain how witnessing this impacted you? The more details you can give, the more memorable and impactful your answer will be to the interviewer. Great job!