"Why Do You Want To Work Here?"

 

"Why Do You Want To Work Here?"

The hiring manager is trying to get at your underlying motivations for wanting this job. Are you here just for a paycheck, or do you see yourself becoming an integral part of the company and growing along with it?

You need to show them that you want to become “part of the family.” At the same time, however, show how your “wants” coincide with their “needs.”

EXAMPLE ANSWER:

“One thing that really attracted me to your company and this opportunity is the company’s dedication to its local community. I’m a community-oriented person, both on and off the job. Along with preferring a work environment with an exceptional culture – such as the one your company offers – I value employers that look outside their walls for opportunities to make a difference. I feel your company does that to a degree you don’t typically see, and I want to be a part of a business like that.”