Job Motivation

  • What do you like best/least about your job as a _______________________?
  • What were/are your reasons for leaving _________________________________?
  • Give me some examples of experiences in your job at ________________that were satisfying? Dissatisfying? Why?
  • What gave you the greatest feeling of achievement in your job at ______________? Why? Or tell me about a time on the job when you felt most effective and engaged.  What made this possible?
  • All jobs have their frustrations and problems. Describe specific job conditions, tasks, or assignments that have been dissatisfying to you. Why?
  • Give me  examples of past work experience that you have found personal satisfaction.
  • What are some recent responsibilities you have taken on? Why did you assume these responsibilities?
  • Tell me about a time when the duties and responsibilities available in a specific position overlapped with duties and responsibilities that brought you personal satisfaction.
  • Why do you want to be a (title of position)?
  • Why did you choose this career/type of work?