☛ Tell me about a time when you were bored on-the-job. What did you do to make your job more interesting?

☛ What is the best way to motivate you?

☛ In what ways did you take initiative in your last job?

☛ What kinds of rewards are most satisfying to you?

☛ What discourages you from wanting to do a good job?

☛ Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done.

☛ Were your efforts recognized?

☛ By whom and how?

☛ How did that make you feel?

☛ Give me an example of a time when you took ownership of a situation.

☛ What was the result of you stepping up to the challenge?

☛ What could have happened if you did not take ownership?

☛ Describe the best manager you've ever worked for.

☛ Describe the most difficult manager.