When it comes to your job interview, you may anticipate being asked, “Why do you want this job?” Even a typical interview question may trip you up if you’re not prepared, so you’ll want to prepare your response ahead of time.
When responding to this question, you should demonstrate that you have done your homework on the firm and can demonstrate that you are a suitable fit for the position.
How to answer this question
Make the most of this question by “selling” yourself to the employer. When considering your response, start by focusing on and listing the employer’s qualities (which you would know if you have done your homework on the company): What kind of training and development opportunities do they give for people in your field? Why would other applicants want to work for them rather than their competitors? What has the employer done to help their industry or community?
After establishing the backdrop for your response - the employer’s desirability – you should focus on what you can contribute to the table that will meet their demands.
After you’ve tailored your response to this question, make sure to practice stating it aloud. It may assist to have a friend or family member pretend to be the interviewer who asks you the question. In reality, this is an excellent method to prepare for a wide range of interview questions.