Motivation Entry Level One of the requirements for this position is that the individual be a selfstarter. Give us an example of your ability to be a self-starter. How do you motivate yourself to complete unpleasant assignments? Advanced What motivational techniques do you use with your work unit? What can a supervisor do to enhance an employee’s job and the employee’s motivation? What motivates employees? Name some of the ways that a supervisor can demotivate staff. What are some of the ways in which a supervisor can motivate staff? Tell us about a situation where you motivated your staff to extraordinary accomplishments.