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Who influenced you to choose this profession?

Who influenced you to choose this profession?

The interviewer wants to know why did you choose this career.
What were the influencing factors to choose this profession. How did you arrive at this decision? Who are your role models? What is your motivations to choose this career? Do you have a story of childhood experience or role model who initiated you to select this career.
Tell your story how you stumbled upon this profession and industry.
Do's
• Tell your story about an event which influenced you to choose
• Show how this profession helps you to make a difference
• Show how this career keeps you inspired
Don'ts
• Because my friend is doing the same.
• This provides job security
• My parents chose this profession for me
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