Why are you interested in joining our company as a Consultant?
"I want to work here for many reasons; however, the most personal and compelling are [give one or two reasons why this job is a stand-out opportunity]. I have spent a lot of time researching and getting to know your company and [discuss your findings with enthusiasm]. This partnership would be mutually beneficial in the sense that [discuss how the findings tie to your career goals]. Should you choose to hire me, I will contribute to [the original highlights you mentioned in the beginning] by [offer details on how you will contribute]."
This question is asked in nearly every structured job interview. The interviewer might also frame this question as:
- Why do you want to join our team...
- What interests you most about our company...
- Why did you apply to this role...
- Why do you want to work here...
When you craft your response, keep in mind that the interviewer wants to see evidence of a few factors:
- You have enthusiasm and interest in the role and company.
- You believe in the company's mission and values.
- You are ready to make a specific contribution.
- You see a strong match between the job and your career goals.
Take your time to research the organization and the position for which you are interviewing. This way, you can match your skills and desires to the needs of the hiring company.
"I've grown a great deal in my current role as a Training Consultant. Over the past three years, I've gravitated toward leadership development and succession planning; however, my current agency does not have the client base to support this niche. After performing a lot of research on consulting agencies in our area, I discovered that this agency could use the skills I have been developing. Considering my leadership and succession knowledge, you'll quickly find that I have a keen ability to work alongside and train your clients' top-level employees professionally and effectively. My experiences in both healthcare and manufacturing will fit well with your client base, as well."
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