How to Answer "What Motivates You" in an Interview - 3 Best Strategies | Indeed Career Tips

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Employers often ask "What motivates you" in order to gauge whether you will be propelled by the demands of the role and to determine whether you are self-aware of your work habits. Jenn, a certified career coach at Indeed, shares three considerations for crafting a genuine answer that best aligns with the role: What did a great day at work look like in previous roles?; What made you choose your profession or field?; and What prompted you to apply for the role when you read the job description?

0:00 Introduction
0:45 Why do employers ask "What motivates you?" in an interview?
2:13 How to answer "What motivates you?" based on what your previous work experiences + example answer
4:30 How to answer "What motivates you?" based on your longstanding professional interests + example answer
6:05 How to answer "What motivates you?" based on your interest in this new role + example answer
7:37 What to avoid when answering "What motivates you?"
8:33 Recap of strategies for answering "What motivates you?" in an interview

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