Why do you want a career as an attendance clerk?
"I love working with kids and also the administrative responsibilities associated with the role. My level of organization is high, and my dedication is strong. I know I will be successful in this role."
"I first became an attendance clerk after I had kids. It was my way of being near them while working a schedule that mirrored theirs. They have graduated now, but I still love the work. It feels good to be around kids and help them to stay accountable, from a young age to their success in school."
The interviewer would like to know more about what drives you to be in this line of work. When answering this question, you can incorporate a personal story. You could also talk about what inspired you to become an attendance clerk in the first place. Make sure you go through the job description while preparing the answer to this question. You can use some of the responsibilities mentioned in the job description for developing your response.
"I always wanted to be in an educational administrative role. I believe that by being an attendance clerk I can get closer to my objective. Also, I love the sense of responsibility that comes with this job."
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Anonymous Answer
I have worked in the customer service industry for a very long time. I know I can take the experiences I have learned throughout my career and apply them to this position.
Rachelle's Feedback
When the interviewer asks why you want to work in this particular position or industry, it's best to approach the question by discussing your goals and interests. Some points I recommend touching on:
- Your enthusiasm and interest in the role and industry
- Your belief in the importance of this job function
- The contributions you want to make in this job function
- The alignment that you see between this job title and your career goals
If you'd like to explore this topic further, we have a guide that you may find helpful:
https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How to Answer: Why Do You Want to Work Here?/
I've also provided a sample starter for you below.
"I am interested in a career as an Attendance Clerk for a variety of reasons; however, the most compelling reasons are [give one or two reasons why this is a stand-out opportunity]. I have spent a lot of time researching and getting to know the basics of this role and [discuss your findings with enthusiasm]. Should you choose to hire me as your Attendance Clerk, this partnership would be mutually beneficial in the sense that [discuss how your existing experience and knowledge will benefit the hiring company]. I will contribute to [the original highlights you mentioned in the beginning] by [offer details on how you will contribute]."
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