How to Answer: Why do you want to work for Meta?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Facebook job interview.
13. Why do you want to work for Meta?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Your interviewer wants to assess your enthusiasm and interest in this role, and Meta as a company. How you answer could potentially help them determine how aligned you are with their mission and values, how familiar you are with their culture and what they do, and if you feel this position and their company are a strong match for your career goals. By understanding why you want to work there, they'll better be able to determine whether they should invest in you as an employee.
Written by Kevin Downey on January 13th, 2024
How to Answer
When examining your career goals, go beyond how this opportunity of working for a leading tech company would be a step forward for your career. Rather, align your career goals with what they are doing as a company, how their culture complements what you are looking for, and how you'd like to learn, develop, and grow with them. Also, relay how working for them feels like participating in something bigger than yourself, "the future of how people connect."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 17th, 2024
What You Need to Know
At Meta, they state that their best work is yet to come. And they're looking for their ideal talent to help them. "Do what you love or discover new challenges in a place where you can take ownership, chase ideas and build the future of connectivity. We want to invest in you as a person. You're our most valuable resource." On their career blog, one of their engineers describes Meta's culture "as challenging and fun. The opportunities you have to work on what you're interested in, even moving to a different project or team, are just amazing."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 13th, 2024
Experienced Example
"I read an interview with your COO where she said, 'I would rather take a total superstar in another area and move them into a new job than take someone who hasn't performed as well but has the right experience.' I love that, and I get it. I want to work with the best, and be part of a great team that will help deliver us into the future. Meta gets this and understands what it takes to build a solid team. So I am interested in that type of collaboration, where our daily interactions help me learn and grow, just by being immersed in a great diverse team with new perspectives. It's all about the angles to look at things. I am an avid learner who actively seeks opportunities to grow, and I want to surround myself with those who are similar."
Written by Kevin Downey on January 17th, 2024
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Additionally, Facebook continues to grow its user base every quarter with new projects, implementations, and acquisitions. A company that's consistently looking to grow in a scalable way and their employees' skill sets is important to me. Technology is quickly advancing, specifically social networks and their usage, so I'd love to be a part of those changes.
I also want to be in a position where you can make an impact, grow, launch new products, and be with people who have the same aspirations as you. Just as Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together, my mission is to do the same. Through all of my experiences connecting with people from Facebook, I've had great conversations that have showcased the innovative and interconnected environment. Does that match up with the way you would characterize the environment?"
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First, I'm excited to join the Facebook network team because the work it does impact all Facebook users. This is a truly unique opportunity.
Secondly, I am attracted to Facebook's culture of moving fast and being bold. These are some of the values I try to implement in my own work and I am excited to join a team that thinks along similar lines.
Last, I have experience in the network automation area, I want to be part of an organization where I can give my best."
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