How to Answer: What motivates you to do a good job?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Travel Nurse job interview.
18. What motivates you to do a good job?
How to Answer
This question is practically begging you to highlight your positive attributes. So don't give a vague, generic response - it tells them very little about you. Instead, try and use this question as an opportunity to give the interviewer some insight into your character, and use examples where possible.
Written by Darby Faubion
1st Entry Level Example
"The feeling of knowing that I have the chance to improve the quality of life
For someone really motivates me. There is just something about knowing that I can have a small part in the life of someone who is trusting me to care for them."
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1st Answer Example
"I've always been motivated by the challenge of a tough patient. In my last role, I came across a particular patient who refused a handful of nurses before he was assigned to me. I was able to find something we had in common, which calmed him down. After the patient saw me make an effort to better understand his situation, he became much more agreeable to my aid. I love facing and overcoming challenges on such a personal level."
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1st Experienced Example
"I can think of several things that motivate me to do a good job. First, and most importantly, is knowing that patients and their family's trust me to care for them. At the end of the day, I always want to feel like I gave my very best and made a positive impact on someone."
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2nd Experienced Example
"My commitment to my patients and their family members is what motivates me the most. I view interactions with my patients as a privilege because they are allowing me to care for them and help them during their time of need. I realize that at any moment they could choose to request a new nurse and I want to make sure that I am providing excellent care to them so that they feel genuinely cared for and would not need to request a different nurse."
Written by Tabitha Cumpian on December 28th, 2022