"Based on what I found online, EIB meets most of my wishlist for an ideal working environment. I am very driven to check off the milestones on my career plan, and EIB offers numerous opportunities to help me accomplish this. The environment feels very supportive of ensuring their employees have a strong work-life balance. Also, their values and ESG goals align with those I prioritise, such as the environment, sustainability, and celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion. I want to grow as a professional, which means learning from the collaboration that happens with everyone sitting at the table."

Most businesses place a great deal of emphasis on fostering a positive work environment. Not only does a positive working environment boost the drive and performance of their employees, but it also impacts their mood and mental health. Organisations that put efforts into employee retention and job satisfaction, and aim to thwart burnout syndrome among their employees, put a great deal of thought into how the environment they create will attract and retain their ideal talent. So when answering this question, identify how the working environment they advertise on their careers webpage conforms to your ideal working environment. Then speak to how you feel working with them will satisfy your need for job satisfaction and how this played a role in your pursuing this opportunity.