Why did you apply for this position?
The interviewer wants to know your reason for applying to this position to see if you are leaving a current job, switching careers, or getting back into the workforce after some time away. They also want to hear what intrigues you about this position and why you want to work for this particular organization.
Focus on providing your reason for applying to this position. It may be that you have a friend who works for the company and have heard nothing but good things, or you are looking for a place that offers professional growth. Describe what made you choose to apply and interview for this position.
"I applied for this position because your company offers traveling nurses. My current employer does not offer this, and I am at a time in my career where I want to travel to new places and offer my skills, knowledge, and fifteen years of nursing experience."
"I applied for this position because I'm moving back to Indiana after working as a travel nurse on the West Coast for a little over a year. Your hospital system is the top-rated system in our area, and I have two former co-workers who speak very highly of your organization. This unit specifically cares for patients after they have had open-heart surgery or other cardiac procedures. I have experience in taking care of these patients, and I enjoy it."
