How do you answer 'Why do you want this job' in a job interview?

Answer 1

Ah, this is a great (and very common) question. To begin, your interviewer is looking to see your response to determine your character. As a candidate, you should never use this question to bash your current or previous employer. Nor should you use this question to make yourself look bad by saying something like, 'I just couldn't handle it.' or 'I didn't like my co-workers'. The best response is: 'I am looking for the experience that can prepare me better for my future as a ____. I have been told that your company is known for developing people professionally...ect. etc.' Good luck!!

Answer 2

Every situation can be different. Just be honest. For example, career change, wanted to spend more time with my family, looking for a new challenge and thought your organization has a lot of potential. I'd just be honest. Keep answers short. Just an opinion. Good luck.

Answer 3

TRUTHFULLY!

As a Human Resources person with over 16 years in the HR field, I have conducted well over 3,500 interviews and believe it or not, if you've been fired from a job, the company will probably find out about it. Generally, the interviewer will pick up on a non-truthful response - especially if they're good at what they do.

It's always best to answer truthfully. If you are asked this on an application, be honest and indicate "yes" then briefly explain the circumstances. If you get the interview, again, answer truthfully and explain the situation. If you were in the wrong about something, indicate that, but also state that you have learned from your mistake and if possible, give examples of what/how you've learned.

Indicating "yes" does not always prevent a person from getting hired, but lying on an application is usually grounds for termination and lying in an interview is a bad idea. Most HR people will do reference checks, criminal records checks and possibly credit checks. If you've lied, a good HR person will find it.

So, as the first person said .... answer TRUTHFULLY.

Answer 4

Answer

Hopefully you have gone to an interview prepared for almost any question. If an employer asks why you? Simply tell them that you think you are very qualified to do this job and give them the reasons you are qualified to do this job.

Answer 5

The employer is looking for some very specific information about how committed you are to the job - they are trying to ascertain if you are serious about it.

Your answers should include two compelling aspects:

1. your deepest values and beliefs and how they align with the position in question

2. Experience you have that strongly relates to this job.

Example for a Sales Rep position in Security Systems might be:

"I have been a natural salesman since I was a kid, and love the field of selling, and enjoyed selling electronics products at xyz company so this job represents the best of both worlds for me."

Example for a Administrative position in Financial services might be:

"I have always followed the financial markets closely with my own investments, and am very excited by the industry. So to combine working in financial services and my love for being an office manager at my current position, I really think this job would be a home run for me."

Or you could simply ask "why not?"

Answer 6

I've moved around to expose myself

to different business environments.

The learning process helped me become

more knowledgeable.

Today, I bring the sum total of my

experiences to your organization.

From your mission statement, I've

found my home.

Answer 7

I have a similar problem, however I have explained in the past that every move that I have made in my career was to better myself in one way or another, either financially or professionally.

Answer 8

be honest, they should hire you because you are a hard working person, goal oriented aside from your working experience. As much as possible you should research about the company.

Answer 9

When you are asked for this question during the interview, the client wants to know 3 things:  Do you have the skills to do the job? How is your attitude towards the job? Why do they give you the job? To answer this, give them concrete reasons and evidence that you are a perfect fit for the position. First, read the job description and stress out the skills that the company really needs. Second, tell them the story about your work history and your job responsibility. Third, what makes you different from the rest. So despite not having enough experience in the field, you can still nail your interview depending on how you deliver it.