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 ful...