Motivation skill questions

25 Motivation skill questions

I. Introduction about motivation skill

Questions below will help you interview candidates about their motivation skill.

II. Interview questions of motivation skill

1. Describe a project you were involved in that really excited you? How long did that feeling last?

2. Describe a situation when you were able to have a positive influence on the actions of others?

3. Have you ever had a subordinate whose work was always marginal? How did you deal with that person? What happened?

4. Give an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty?

5. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty?

6. Give an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty?

7. Tell me about an important goal that you set in the past. Were you successful? Why?

8. How would you define “success” for someone in your chosen career?

9. Describe a situation when you were able to have a positive influence on the actions of others. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty?

10. How do you get subordinates to produce at a high level? Give an example?

11. Tell us me about an important goal that you set in the past. Were you successful? Why?

12. How do you get subordinates to work at their peak potential? Give an example?

13. Describe a work related goal that you have set for yourself?

14. Can you tell me at least three things that you have done in the past year to improve yourself, both business-wise and competency wise?

15. Tell me about a time when you and your whole team were demoralized for some reason. What do you do to raise spirits?

16. Give examples of your experiences at school or in a job that were satisfying. Give examples of your experiences that were dissatisfying?

17. What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples?

18. Give examples of your experiences at school or in a job that were satisfying.Give examples of your experiences that were dissatisfying?

19. What kind of supervisor do you work best for? Provide examples?

20. Tell me about a time when you willingly volunteered for a task. Also, why were you so interested in this specific task?

21. Tell me about a hurdle which got in the way of achieving an ambitious goal. How did you go about overcoming it?

22. Tell me about a goal you achieved which at some points seems hopeless? Why did you keep going on?

23. Would you regard yourself as a self-starter? Can you give me a recent example where you displayed this quality?

24. Describe a situation when you were able to have a positive influence on the action of others?

25. How would you define “success” for someone in your chosen career?

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