If you are here it means you already know about the importance of properly preparing
for a job interview.
And you may have gone through a few “Why Do You Want To Work Here” videos wondering
“why does it have to be so complicated?”.
It’s actually a lot less complicated than you think if you put yourself into a position
of a recruiter or a hiring manager.
Every bad hiring decision has high costs for a company and the department, so the idea
behind each hiring is to find someone that fits with the company culture.
Someone who is motivated and who would enjoy the job.
After years of recruiting expertise, I still come across to candidates who have no idea
“why they are interested in joining the company”.
Which eventually leads to not making it to the next stage.
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And if you stick with me till the end of this video, I’ll be sharing 4 sample answers
to Why Do You Want To Work Here question.
This question can also be rephrased as “Why are you interested in this job?” or “Why
do you want to work for this company?”
This is an ideal question to give you an advantage over other less prepared candidates.
Let’s quickly check the answers you shouldn’t give, even though you might want to:
“I need the money” - of course money is important, everyone needs the money!
But you shouldn’t state it as a main reason of your motivation if you really want the
job.
“I hate my job” - Never badmouth your current job, even if you hate it.
Hiring managers don’t need to feel used as an escape from your current role.
Some other answers I heard which NEVER leave a good impression:
“I’m am or I feel bored”, It looks like a nice building to work", “I heard the benefits
are great”, “I don't want to move back to my parents”.
You can easily build a foundation for your answers by doing a research and honestly demonstrating
your interest.
So let’s go through the aspects of the company or the job that are appealing to you and why,
in just 3 steps: Step 1.
Analyze the job description.
What are they looking for?
How do you match or exceed those requirements?
Write down your matching skills and accomplishments for each requirement.
This would demonstrate your value.
Step 2.
Get to know the Company.
Research the company and learn more about them.
Get to know the company’s culture, their goals, their products.
It will make it easier to talk about your fit and how you feel identified with them.
Step 3.
Research the Interviewers.
You should know the name and job title of the person or people interviewing you.
Google them and check out their LinkedIn Profiles and learn about them.
This will help you to connect with them better during the interview.
You might share points in common, interests or even contacts, it would make the whole
interview so much easier.
Why Do You Want to Work For Us question isn’t about you at all.
It’s about convincing the interviewer that hiring you will benefit the company.
So together with this question, you should also have your answers to “Tell Me About
Yourself”, Why Should We Hire You?” or “What are your greatest strength or your
greatest weaknesses?”
questions ready.
Take a look at my most common interview questions and answers video which appears on card on
the right side of the screen.
It will help you practice your job interviewing skills.
And JUST as I promised, here are 3 answer examples which could fit with your interview
and your situation:
Example 1.
(Generic if you change “marketing” to your area)
“To me, your company’s reputation is definitely an important factor.
I would be proud to work for a company with such an impressive growth story.
I have also used your products for many years, and always been very impressed with the innovations
and consistent concern for helping your customers learn how to use them effectively.
You are also known for making a commitment to bettering the community.
I would love the opportunity to use my ten years of experience in advertising and marketing
to better this community with you.”
Example 2.
(Generic)
“I admire your company’s flexibility in adapting to different clients and markets.
When I read the job description for the role, one of the things that particularly appealed
to me was that it has a strong focus on international sales and expansion, which is perfectly suited
to my strengths.
Having worked in international sales for different markets during the past five years, I know
I can help this company achieve its goals.
I always met or exceeded my targets, last year for example, I led my team to exceed
our sales projections by 25% and this was during a very difficult market time.
I have been looking for a job in a successful organization and needless to say I was very
excited when I saw you were hiring for this role.”
Example 3.
(Completely generic) I am impressed by your company’s constant
investments in sustainability.
I feel that it’s extremely important for making a positive impact on the environment
and I feel completely identified with it.
I also understand that you seek an individual with outstanding leadership skills.
I have extensive experience building and leading teams to success and I truly enjoy helping
people work hard and achieve their goals.
I also have strong communication abilities, I noticed that your company values individuals
who are able to effectively communicate unique and creative ideas.
I am interested in bringing my areas of expertise to this company to help and lead projects.
I'll help the team to meet its goals quicker and with higher quality.”
Example 4.
“Before having been reached by you about this opportunity, I must admit that I didn't
know much about your company.
I've been doing some research to find out more about the company before discussing this
role further, and I need to say that I'm impressed by what you’ve done and by your vision for
the future.
I'm genuinely interested in getting more involved in product development, and I read that you
are growing in that area.
As an experienced Product Manager with an emphasis in technology, I know I can bring
a lot of value to the company.”
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