For this question, it’s important to answer with something that isn’t one hundred percent easy or obvious. For example, everyone would be motivated by money or success.

Instead, show your potential employer how hard you like to work. State that you are motivated by challenge, or by competition. This will show them that you are motivated to work hard and will strive to get results.

Make your answer even stronger by stating an example of how a challenge motivated you. An example of this could be a challenge you faced during your degree, during employment or during an internship.