Why do you want a career in organization development?
Organization development professionals must enjoy the work they do on behalf of their organizations. Their attitude directly affects the success of the programs they work on and lead in some cases. Interviewers ask this question to ensure the open organization specialist role offers features that will motivate and fulfill the candidate.
Remember to include motivation that goes beyond having a steady paycheck. Interviewers seek candidates with a passion for their work and are likely to hire someone who enjoys several aspects of organization development.
"I work in organization development because it is exciting work that aligns well with my talents and is in the areas I would like to grow professionally. I have well-developed analytical skills and am skilled at piecing together the big picture. I enjoy working with a wide range of people, and this role allows me to improve the work lives of everyone within an organization. Finally, humanistic psychology has always been an area of interest for me, and organization development allows me to incorporate that knowledge into my work."
