Interview Question and Answer: Give Me an Example of a Time When You Motivated Others

The video, led by Ann Marie Celeste, an interview coach, focuses on answering the situational interview question about motivating others. It introduces the STAR method, a structured technique to craft effective responses. Two example answers are provided, demonstrating how to use the STAR method to showcase motivation skills in different scenarios, such as organizing a charity event and encouraging participation in company training.

What type of interview question asks you to describe a specific situation to demonstrate your capabilities?

• Situational question

• Hypothetical question

• Behavioral question

• Technical question

What does the STAR method stand for?

• Strategy, Task, Action, Review

• Situation, Task, Analysis, Result

• Situation, Technique, Action, Result

• Situation, Task, Action, Result

In the charity event example, what was the initial task given to the narrator?

• Raising funds

• Volunteering at the event

• Motivating colleagues to participate

• Organizing the event

What was one of the actions taken to motivate colleagues in the charity event example?

• Offering financial incentives

• Sending weekly emails and organizing a team-building event

• Giving extra vacation days

• Providing free meals

What was the result of the narrator's efforts in the charity event example?

• Enhanced customer satisfaction

• Raised over £10,000 for Cancer Research

• Increased company profits

• Improved team productivity

In the company-wide training example, what strategy was used to motivate participation?

• Mandatory attendance

• Providing online resources

• Organizing a seminar

• Appealing to competition and offering incentives

What was the outcome of the company-wide training motivation efforts?

• Better customer service

• Higher employee retention

• Improved understanding of company policies

• Increased sales