answer:What kind of jobs have you been applying for? The answers can definitely vary based on the role – but as far as what motivates you? Typically what motivates me is staying competitive in the work environment. Keeping at the top of your game by learning the latest trends. (I’m in the technology field, so I will have lab set up at home whenever I’m interested in new technology – particularly if its a trend that the company is looking at moving toward). Doing the research ahead of time can give you the competative edge when the company is looking for someone to spearhead a project with a new technology or product. Sacrifices to me mean being dedicated to accomplish tasks and projects even if it means sacrificing personal time to stay late at work. This can also mean working on days off (weekends, holidays, etc) to meet deadlines. Employers will notice those who go the extra mile (while not bitching or bragging about it). Failure is always a tricky one. Everyone fails at points. The lessons learned are more important than the failures though. This can apply to any job. Early in my career, I had made a mistake and asked for advice from a senior how to fix or resolve the issue. They replied “How many times do I have to explain this” (Though it wasn’t necessarily reffering to me, I took that as an opportunity to NEVER forget the lessons learned in that situation and can honestly say that I will never again ask the question that I had to ask him that day)