Lucas
Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights
How to Answer What Motivates You in an Interview
- Published
- July 25, 2026
- Duration
- 7:16
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Aug 5, 2026
Discusses In episode 135, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What motivates you?' interview question—one of the most c…
Summary
In episode 135, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What motivates you?' interview question—one of the most common yet poorly answered queries across all industries. They break down why generic answers like 'I'm passionate about making a difference' fall flat and how to craft a response that actually resonates. Using the STAR method adapted for motivation, they wa…
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In episode 135, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What motivates you?' interview question—one of the most common yet poorly answered queries across all industries. They break down why generic answers like 'I'm passionate about making a difference' fall flat and how to craft a response that actually resonates. Using the STAR method adapted for motivation, they walk through a real example: a product manager who found her drive in untangling ambiguous user data. They also cite a 2025 SHRM study showing th