Job Interview Preparation Questions – 7 Motivation

Here are some Job Interview preparation questions each followed by useful vocabulary.

Job Interview preparation Questions and key Vocabulary

TALKING ABOUT MOTIVATION

What is your ultimate professional goal? What do you want to achieve? What is your ideal role or main purpose?
What short-term objectives or micro-goals do you set yourself on a daily basis?
Could you give me examples of experience on the job that you felt were satisfying?

Do you know how to set SMART goals? This acronym stands for:

• Specific
  
• Measurable
  
• Achievable
  
• Relevant
  
• Timed

These micro-goals are short-term aims which you can apply on a daily basis. They make it possible for you to meet other tougher goals in the medium to long-term. These are considered stepping stones: the idea is to begin with short-term goals to then move on to long-term goals.

These goals can target:

• productivity
  
• efficiency
  
• education
  
• personal development

Instances of short-term goals:

• work on performance
• change jobs
  
• get a degree
  
• earn a certificate
  
• grow your network
  
• hone your communication skills

Illustrations of long-term career goals:

• obtain a promotion
• earn a management position
  
• change careers
  
• start your own business
  
• feel happier at work

the object of your ambition or effort…

desired results, an aim

to play a large part in success

to improve communication skills: to collaborate effectively (i.e. How? to attend workshops, to spend more time proof-reading emails before sending them etc.)

to enhance leadership ability: how to attain leadership qualities? (i.e. drive, motivation, take-charge attitude, initiative…)

to learn new technology used in one’s field: reflect an awareness of emerging technologies and demonstrate willingness to get onboard

to learn about the new office communication tool

to receive upward feedback from team members: gaining your team’s perspective

to provide insight

to understand how your behaviours and practices impact those around you

to demonstrate skills

to enhance skills

to gain new experiences

to strengthen one’s confidence as a leader

to strive for accomplishments, to try hard

to attend and complete training courses

to set medium-term goals

to gain an overall perspective of each department’s daily practices

to have guidelines in place

to build a team culture of open feedback

a performance review

Your Checklist:

• Research the team culture of the company you are applying for
• Establish your professional goals