3216. What motivates you in life?

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During the course of our lives, we're driven by various factors. Could you share with us what motivates you in your personal and professional journey?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Understanding one's own motivations suggests a high level of self-awareness, which is crucial for personal development and aligning with a company's values.

  • 2. Intrinsic motivation : Being able to articulate internal drives demonstrates a candidate's capability to find personal reasons to excel, which can be more sustainable than external rewards.

  • 3. Goal-setting : Discussing personal motivators often goes hand-in-hand with the candidate's ability to set and achieve goals, a quality desirable in any role.

  • 4. Cultural alignment : The ability to match personal motivators with organizational culture and goals is important for ensuring a good fit and sustained performance.

Purpose
  • 1. Cultural fit assessment : Determining if a candidate's personal drivers are aligned with the company's culture and values.

  • 2. Value alignment : Finding out if the candidate's values match those of the company and whether this will reflect in their work ethic and decision-making.

  • 3. Performance predictors : Understanding motivators that could indicate how a candidate will handle job tasks and pursue professional growth.

  • 4. Engagement and retention hints : Assessing what keeps the candidate engaged, which can give insights into their potential longevity with the company.


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  • 1. Reflect on experiences : Contemplate your past experiences and identify what consistently drives you to achieve your best work.

  • 2. Consider company alignment : Think about how your personal drivers can relate to the ethos or mission of the company to which you're applying.

  • 3. Discuss growth and achievements : Illustrate how your motivations have led to personal and professional growth or specific accomplishments.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Work Ethic
Roles: 
BDA
Process and Capabilities Manager
Product Manager Intern
Intern
Companies: 
Salesforce
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