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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see why you chose Merck over other pharmaceutical companies for an internship. They want to hear that you have done your homework and thoroughly researched their company before applying for the position.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
After reviewing the company website, choose a few reasons Merck is the company you chose to apply for an internship with. Focus on telling the interviewer how Merck stands out from other companies and how you are excited for the opportunity to work for them.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am interested in an internship with your company because of your values and mission to save and improve lives around the world. My values align with yours, and I want to work for a company I believe in. I also have respect for people, ethics and integrity, and operate responsibly every day."

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