University Employment Question:

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This can be one of the trickier common job interview questions, especially if your resounding motivation is just to be able to pay the bills one month from now. Here you should remind yourself that although bill-paying is a high priority, passion and interest in your work is even more important. Even if that passion and interest comes from high-earning potential!

To answer this question, put money to the back of your mind and focus on why the job advertisement appealed to you personally. For instance, let your interviewer know if you’re interested in the work the company produces, the culture it offers or the progression the role promises.