At Tesla Motors, we seek individuals with a keen interest in the automobile industry. What interests you most about what we do?
What your interviewer is asking here is whether you are passionate about what you do. A genuine interest in the automobile industry will be very important to the interviewer. As Musk says, "People should pursue what they're passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else." A keen interest in this industry tells the hiring manager that you will most likely be engaged throughout your tenure. Tesla is a company on the cutting edge of autonomous driving vehicles. Be enthusiastic as you explain what attracts you to the industry. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your story.
"I have always had a keen interest in the automobile industry because style and technology are always changing. It's an exciting industry to be in! I am interested in learning more about the technology that you have in your latest SUV models. I know that Tesla has led the way in promoting the latest technology for electric autonomous vehicles, and I want to be a part of that kind of culture."
"Tesla lives on the edge. The automobile industry is always changing, and what interests me most about this industry is that almost everyone takes note when they make a breakthrough. I believe that the future of this industry is fewer fossil fuels and more electric and autonomous vehicles. I want to be involved with a company that constantly looks forward, not one that tries to reclaim the past."
"I've always been a fan of Nikola Tesla, who advocated for and invented according to his belief that electric power generation was best attained through geothermal, solar, and wind energy. Tesla saw the Earth and Sun as an abundant source of clean cosmic energy. Knowing that Tesla Motors' name is a tribute to Nikola Tesla is the reason I am passionate about working in their sustainable model of the automobile industry, which is already supplanting the unsustainable auto industry of fossil fuels."
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The automobile industry is always changing, and what interests me most about Tesla is that it leads in all aspects of innovation and introduces disruptive technologies to the transportation and energy sectors.
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I am intrigued by the automotive industry because it is constantly evolving. I am specifically interested in Tesla Motors because Tesla is an industry leader in all aspects of innovation and introduces disruptive technologies to the transportation and energy sectors. I believe that my natural inquisition and tireless work ethic will perfectly align with Tesla's unique needs.
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