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Question 11 of 30 for our American Express HireVue Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 30

Why do you want to work for American Express?

The assessment vendors are evaluating how your comfortably you are able to speak knowledgeably about American Express, and your sincerity to wanting to work for them. In other words, are you applying to a wide swath of jobs, playing the numbers game hoping you'll get lucky and land a job somewhere, or have you familiarized yourself with their branding, on what distinguishes AMEX as a desirable employer, and how their environment uniquely aligns with your goals? So, they're hoping to determine whether you've performed your homework on the company and decided it's a good match based on your comfort level with answering this question, or if you ramble uncohesively, stammer, and struggle to find things to say. They're also testing to see if your personality fits the role.

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  • 11. Why do you want to work for American Express?

      Focus Your Answer On

      The assessment vendors are evaluating how your comfortably you are able to speak knowledgeably about American Express, and your sincerity to wanting to work for them. In other words, are you applying to a wide swath of jobs, playing the numbers game hoping you'll get lucky and land a job somewhere, or have you familiarized yourself with their branding, on what distinguishes AMEX as a desirable employer, and how their environment uniquely aligns with your goals? So, they're hoping to determine whether you've performed your homework on the company and decided it's a good match based on your comfort level with answering this question, or if you ramble uncohesively, stammer, and struggle to find things to say. They're also testing to see if your personality fits the role.

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 30th, 2022

      What You Need to Know

      If you make it through the screening, the recruiters' will evaluate, side by side, which candidates seem like the best fit for AMEX, their team, their environment, and which seemed most aligned with their mission and values. They'll evaluate how above and beyond you've gone into researching the position. Their looking for candidates who'd complement their brand, team, environment, values, and mission. They're curious if you believe you are uniquely positioned for this opportunity. Save them the trouble and do your homework. Make sure you research American Express and identify your like-minded values and mutual goals for growth. Find genuine reasons why this opportunity feels like a good match for your skills and personality, beyond preferred pay, hours, or location. Be enthusiastic and ensure your tone and body language communicate honesty and sincerity.

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 30th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I reached a point in my professional development to where the next stage of my career goals, which I set out for myself, were in line with what American Express has to offer with this position. I have long admired the company, their ethics and values, and can't think of a better fit for me, and where I am at in my career seems like a good fit for both of us."

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 30th, 2022