Advice and Examples: Why do you want to be part of the Facebook team? For a Facebook Interview Question.
4. Why do you want to be part of the Facebook team?
How to Answer
When the interviewers ask you why you want to work for Facebook, they are seeking evidence of a few factors:
- You have enthusiasm and interest in the role and Facebook as a company
- You believe in Facebook's mission and values
- You are ready to make a specific contribution to Facebook and your new team
- You see a strong match between this job opportunity and your career goals
There should be many compelling reasons why you want to work for Facebook. To narrow your answer and give a targeted and customized response, start by researching Facebook and the open position. Highlight one or two unique points and show enthusiasm for Facebook's impact as a company. When discussing these exciting points, make a connection between them and your career goals. Be sure to include specific details of how you will contribute once hired.
You are competing with hundreds of candidates for this role, so it's a good idea to be very well prepared for this question with a compelling response that goes far beyond the surface. Be sure to smile, show your enthusiasm, and don't be afraid to ask for the opportunity. It's one of Facebook's core values to 'Be Bold' after all!
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 1st, 2021
Entry Level
"I recently 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.' After reading this, I was compelled to apply. Facebook completely understands what it takes to build a solid team, and I could learn, grow, and lead by example all day long if I worked here. I sincerely hope you will consider me for the next round of interviews."
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 1st, 2021
1st Answer Example
"I want to work for Facebook not only for the exceptional reputation your company has but because this is one of the few corporations that believe skill can trump experience. I have spent a lot of time researching and getting to know Facebook and was thrilled to see that Facebook has made the top of the list for best places to work numerous times. The company is unmatched in its competitive perks, compensation, leadership, and career growth opportunities. This partnership would be mutually beneficial since I am an avid learner who actively seeks opportunities to grow. I would be thrilled to make it to your next round of interviews to further show my eagerness for this opportunity."
Written by Rachelle Enns on September 1st, 2021
User-Submitted Answer
"I am mesmerized by the scale of Facebook's user population and want to be part of the teams that build and handle the requests for such a huge number of users. I have experience working with different products but not to this scale. I also read about the support and mentorship the company offers to employees, so they grow with the company, and this is exciting. I want to be part of an organization where I can give my best."
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Rachelle Enns Reviewed the Above Answer
It seems you have some incredible reasons driving your desire to join the Facebook team! When you mention your experience working with 'the different products but not of this scale,' can you provide more detail regarding the scope of these products?
User-Submitted Answer
"Facebook is one of the largest social networking companies in the world. It has billions of daily active users, billions of people post about their life events, social events, and stories. I am always amazed by the scale on which FB operates, such as the amount of data it maintains, the number of queries it serves in real-time, and the number of resources it allocates for the services of common people. As a database researcher, I want to be a part of the FB team to solve the real-life challenges of data management. On Facebook, I will contribute to such exciting projects. Since my goal is to be a leading researcher in data management systems, working on such projects will allow me to find innovative solutions to complex real-life problems."
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Cindy Ramsey Reviewed the Above Answer
Good. I think your focus on the mission is effective. You could expand on how Facebook will be able to fulfill your long-term career goals. How would you like to grow, and how can Facebook help you get there?
User-Submitted Answer
"I want to be part of Facebook's xx team specifically because I have held a long-standing interest in both technology/social media platforms like Facebook as well as online commerce. Each of the two is an extremely exciting domain for me, not to mention the combination of the two. I'd also like to be part of a large-scale organization solving complex problems and one that zealously supports employees' continuous intellectual growth and career development. Facebook seems to be exactly that, so I am extremely excited about the opportunity."
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Stephanie Cafaro Reviewed the Above Answer
Good job--you clearly articulate your interest in Facebook! If you can personalize this a bit (for example, if Facebook has always been your favorite social media platform,) I suggest doing so.
User-Submitted Answer
"There are various reasons why I want to work for Facebook. I advocate for job fulfillment where your job is something you look forward to every day because you're doing something you love. By reading about Facebook's company culture of being impactful, and the responsibilities of this position, I believe I can help make impactful decisions through data and working with cross-functional teams.
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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Stephanie Cafaro Reviewed the Above Answer
This is an enthusiastic and thoughtful response. In the "Revised Answer" box, I have included a suggestion for slightly revising this answer.
"I'm very enthusiastic about the opportunity to work for Facebook for several reasons. I value having a job that I am truly passionate about and look forward to every day, and I believe that Facebook's company culture aligns exactly with what I am looking for. I believe that I can help make impactful decisions through data and working with cross-functional teams. 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."
User-Submitted Answer
"I am mesmerized by the scale of Facebook's production network and want to be part of the network team for network automation.
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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Stephanie Cafaro Reviewed the Above Answer
This response clearly highlights your enthusiasm for this opportunity, as well as a clear understanding of Facebook's culture and values. While your enthusiasm shines through clearly, you should also use this response as an opportunity to pitch yourself and why your specific skills and contributions are a good fit for the Facebook team.