Job interview: What motivates you - How to answer

As you talk about what incentivizes you

at work, you have a great opportunity

to also tout your accomplishments. "It's

assumed that you enjoy what you excel

at — who doesn't like something to

show for what they love doing?" she

says. "Just keep this part brief." For

example: "I love building brand

strategies because I like to see a

company maximize its marketing

dollars. It's been exciting to increase

revenues with a powerful brand

architecture. Last year, we were able to

generate a 20% increase in our XYZ

product line as a result."

Whatever you do, don't say it's money.

"One surefire way to abort an otherwise

flowing conversation is to say

something like, 'Frankly, the big

motivator for me is money,'" says

Taylor. "Compensation is important to

everyone, but making it your number

one focus will turn off employers."

Address the bigger picture of your

career fulfillment. Even if your career

is in sales, you're better off discussing

the appeal of building business.

Still not sure what exactly to say? Here

are some motivators that might resonate

with you. "Just remember to give

examples," Taylor says.

Building success with a great team

Coaching others and watching them

succeed

Meeting or exceeding project goals

Meeting deadlines through

organizational abilities

Securing or building business

Handling challenging projects

where I can apply my XYZ skills

Offering excellent customer service

and commitment

Developing innovative ideas that

come to fruition

Streamlining projects

Saving the company money

Source: business insider