How to Answer: Why do you want this job?
7. Why do you want this job?
The Goal
The interviewer wants evidence that you have enthusiasm and interest in the role and company. The goal of your response is to highlight the fact that you believe in the company's mission and values, you are ready to make a specific contribution, and you see a strong match between their job opportunity and your career goals.
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What to Avoid
While your passion and excitement for the job are essential, it's always good to have some hard facts to back it up. For instance, a vague response like, 'I have heard great things about the company, and I know I would be a great fit for this job,' is not very specific and should be avoided.
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Pro Tip
The interviewer might ask this question in a variety of ways, including:
- Why do you want to work here
- Why do you want to join our team
- What interests you most about our company
- Why did you apply to this role
Be prepared to answer this question in various forms.
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How to Answer
Prepare for this question by researching the company, highlighting a unique talking point, and showing enthusiasm for the company's growth or recent efforts. Talk about the company's actions and stand-out successes and how these accomplishments tie into your values and career goals. You can also mention specific details of how you will contribute to the company's goals once hired.
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Answer Example
"I am excited about this opportunity because the company values are very much in line with mine. For instance, I care deeply about giving back to the community, and I see that your company tracks employee volunteer hours as a business KPI. Also, I believe I will reach my goal of earning a management position in the next three years since this organization has experienced rapid growth while maintaining a focus on employee career development."
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Admin Example
"I have been looking for new administrative openings in this company for some time now. I worked for the organization last year in a temporary admin function and loved the atmosphere. The customers are friendly, and the company has well-organized procedures - a factor that is important to me, as someone who values detail and organization."
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Manager Example
"I appreciate the encouraging and positive mentality that I have seen from your management team and would be thrilled to join an organization that encourages collaboration, mentorship, and career growth. Our management styles will mesh very well as my primary strengths are in communication, connectedness, and inclusion."
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Sales Example
"I identified this company as 'the one for me' over a year ago after meeting one of your recruiters at a college career fair. Since graduating from college, I have kept a lookout for suitable positions inside of this organization. I know that working here is the best way to begin my sales career, and I am ready to help move the organization to its next significant milestone by utilizing the knowledge gained from my degree in marketing and sales."
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Retail Example
"I have long viewed your company as the leading star in the apparel industry. I know that this position will be fulfilling for me because the company offers top-notch continued education and training. I am confident that I would gain the tools that I need to be successful in the retail industry. If you choose to hire me, I will leverage every learning opportunity that comes my way, and I will dedicate myself to the company's continued success."
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Teacher Example
"I have always wanted to work in this school district. Not only is this community the right fit for my family and me, but the role of a PTE Spanish language teacher is a dream for me. I have a passion for guiding students and igniting their passion for languages. I am sure to make learning fun, and I know that your district values those characteristics in its teaching team."
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Marketing Example
"I've been longing to get into the tech startup space for quite a while. I have researched the many options in our city and chose to apply here because company ABC is disrupting a market that needs disruption with your X, Y, and Z products. Also, the company values are top-notch, and these values come through very well in the brand story and in the company's actions."
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I am a huge believer that spirituality and the practitioner's approach to their patients play a huge part and have a positive impact on the patient's recovery journey from illness. Seeing that spiritual care is fundamental to this hospital's identity makes me realize that my values and goals for the ill align with your company.
As for the position itself, I have an interest in being part of an inpatient setting, as I would be able to care for patients who typically have more complicated conditions than those in an ambulatory setting. Understanding the importance of dosing and monitoring drug therapy for patients encourages me to play a key role in this process and get more exposure in this field and build new skills. Ultimately, I believe this position would help me expand my clinical knowledge and improve health outcomes for patients. Also, as a PRN pharmacist, I will be able to cover for pharmacists who work in different units and areas of the hospital and gain experience in each. That will help me reach my long term goal of finding an area that I love and eventually specialize in."
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