What motivates you?
Tell the interviewer about your passion for this career, what motivates you to be the best in your field, and what you look forward to the most in this position.
Review the job posting before your interview to familiarize yourself with the duties involved, and mention one or many duties that you look the most forward to (related to your motivation), and why. This will show the interviewer that you are passionate about your work and that you also did your due diligence before your interview.
"What motivates me the most in my career is becoming the best in my field. Also, for instance with this position, what motivates me the most is the opportunity to learn more about a variety of animals and as a result significantly increasing my knowledge."
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
What motivates me to become a wildlife officer is the opportunity to learn more about the variety of animals and plants as well as trying to save some animals on the verge of extinction. Reading about your organization online and having a shot at going to the academy will significantly increase my knowledge.
Rachelle's Feedback
Perfection! I wouldn't change a thing. You discussed your motivation from a personal values standpoint and a professional standpoint.
Anonymous Answer
Succeeding in my career path is what motives me to push forward, achieve goals and accomplishments.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great start, but I suggest further developing this response. How exactly do you define success? What does succeeding in your career path mean to you?
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