What made you initially apply to this opening?
The interviewer wants to understand how you heard about the position and also, what made you interested in applying for the role. The interviewer is looking to hear that you did some research on the company before interviewing. Your answer will let the interviewer know if you are an employee referral, if you saw an advertisement, or if you heard about the company and open role elsewhere.
Talk about how you heard about the company and the open position that you are interviewing for. Talk about any research that you did on the company and what piqued your interest and ultimately, made you want to apply for the role that you are interviewing for.
"I have a good friend who works in another department with your company and she really has had great things to say about the company culture and how transparent the management team is with the employees. She has also spoken very highly about the future projections of the company and the growth opportunities that the company has in place for its employees. It is really nice to hear how much the company values its employees and that is really something I look for in an employer."
