Weekly Tip #52: Dreaded Interview Question #2 – Why this job or why do you want to work here?
Along with the request of “Tell me about yourself,” this is the second most awkward/uncomfortable/difficult question for interviewees to answer. Be prepared…. Do your homework on the company and role to craft your responses.
Be specific when responding.
- Express your personal passion for the employer’s product/service/mission and be clear about your ‘Why’.
- i.e. ‘X’ is very important to me, personally and professionally, because I strongly believe……”
- Explain why you would enjoy the responsibilities of the role.
- i.e. Analyzing data is exciting to me and using numbers to tell a story.
- Share how you see succeeding in this role, given your skills and experience. Express confidence in your ability to succeed and grow.
- i.e. I work best in a collaborative environment and I like to align all departments/appropriate parties to achieve our goals
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Employers want to know that their investment in you will contribute to their success. If you convey passion, enthusiasm, and optimism with specificity, you will leave the interviewer thinking – “We want you to work here.”
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