Question: Describe a time when you motivated someone else to become a better performer?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell us how you have motivated others to do their job better?
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Coaching and Developing Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
If the candidate is proactive and has team spirit.
You are looking for the candidate’s ability to work with different personalities and how they motivate team members to be personally invested in the project.
If the candidate shares an experience or motivating strategies that are relevant to your company.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate sounds less confident and the story they shared doesn’t has a successful end.
If the candidate’s learning from the experience seems to be very little.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions