Why do you want this job? | The most Frequently asked Question
Channel: Global Banking & Finance Review
Date: 2020-01-14

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One of the probable questions that you may be asked when you attend an interview is why you want this job. At the outset, this looks like an easy question to answer. This question is just like ‘Why should we select you’. It can be a make or break question. How you answer this question can decide whether you get the job or not. The answer to this question must project your strengths. It must help the interviewer understand how you suit the job. If you can convince the interviewer, you can ace the interview through this answer.
Why does an interviewer ask this question?
Most people hate this question and would be happy if it isn’t asked. Interviewers ask this question, as they want to hear you talk and highlight your skills. They want to know how you find yourself suitable for this job and how you can explain this. They want to understand what your career goals are and how it fits with the organization’s goals.
All these need to come out through your answer. If you answer this question in one word or one sentence, then you can forget about clearing the interview.
How to answer this question?
There is no standard answer to this question. It depends on the company you have applied, the job role and skills required, and your profile. You need to link them all together to answer this question. Let us look at two sample answers and try to understand if you should answer in this way.
1) I want to be a part of one of the best companies in this sector. I believe I have the skills needed to succeed in this job. That is why I want this job.
Now this is a good answer as it highlights a positive aspect of this company. It also talks about your skills matching the job requirements. The problem with this answer is that it is too generic. It does not explain why you think this is the best company. Neither does the answer expand on the skills you have. You need to provide more details to convince the interviewer why you want the job.

2) Your company is well-known as the leading customer-service organization. You have a reputation of having the highest customer satisfaction levels. In my career in customer service, I have focused on providing the best service to clients.The customer service skills and experience that I have will help me succeed in your company. I am confident that I can provide the best customer service and help the company achieve its goal of total customer satisfaction. I am looking to work in a company that provides me a great opportunity to learn and grow. I know this will be possible through the training and career progression that you have. This is why I want to work here.

This is a perfect answer. It covers all that an interviewer would expect from a candidate while answering this question. First, it talks about how the company is the best in customer service and talks about the area in customer service the company is known for, namely customer satisfaction.  It talks about how the candidate can contribute to the company. The core reason of how the organization can help the candidate grow is highlighted.
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Anchor: Deepika Lobo
Editing: Karan M