How To Answer 'Why Do You Want This Job?'

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While you’ll likely get thrown a few curveball questions during your interviews, there are some basic interview questions you should expect.

One of those questions is, “Why do you want this job?”

If you don’t have a good answer for this, you can kiss your chances at getting hired goodbye.

What you need to do is showcase your connection story.

What do you respect, appreciate, or admire about this company, over ANY other company? Show them that you want to work here for more than just a paycheck. Show them that you have a personal connection with it, which is a big part of the reason you’re pursuing the role.

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[jessicalewis]

I love how one-sided being employed is now. I'm supposed to be emotionally connected to the company, dedicate my life to the company and they lay us off based on one potato, two potato...

[eduardouribe]

I answered “because y’all hiring” 😂😂 still got the job lol

[chriss]

Because I want nothing more than to serve you, my liege.

[AllWingsEverything]

Ive done HR and Recruiting for 16yrs and I NEVER as those corny scripted questions. All you're doing is encouraging people to lie to you. I believe through dialogue, not Q&A you'll get all the answers you need from a potential candidate. Ive learned when a candidate is comfortable their true self is revealed. When they've remembered prepared answers to prepared questions its just an act. Of course you have to ask basic question especially about previous work experience. But I'm not asking anyone "why do they want to work here" or "why you are the best person for this job" or "why should i hire you". That's so 1960's and 1970's.

[rw]

If I was a hiring manager I wouldn’t even ask this question.

[shemdogga]

The answer is simple....





Because I'm passionate about not starving.

[Simon-plzi]

the secret tip: tell them what they want to hear and sound genuine about it.

[ashleighx]

a person with anxiety or mental health would not be able to answer that question with such confidence. Also. Everyone goes to work for one reason and one reason only, the money.

[nomandad]

"Because my current job has driven me to drink, and if I stay much longer, I may end up killing myself"...

[phoenixrising]

Why do I want this job??
Because I need money!

What am I supposed to say? Because I love being a wage slave?? SMH

[SenorAhole]

The question "why do you want this job" is ridiculous. Money. Only reason ever, all others is a lie. If a company doesn't want you to leave then they need to pay well.

[Sparky-]

Why do you want this job ?
Well, the other day I tried this awesome thing called food and thought it would be nice to afford it daily...

[SyCreations]

I want this job because food stamps don't pay rent and bills.

[MadShay]

I appreciate how easy you make it for viewers to come up with their own answers. Your examples are short and to the point.

[Reddle]

I am interviewing for a position that I’m really good for in behavioral health. These tips and tricks are going to help me get that job. I thank you for these videos so much! I want to be the advocate for my clients that I know they deserve! We ALL deserve to peruse our dreams and know our needs are met while doing it! Thank you for helping us help others!

[itsasetup]

There are movies like “office space” for a reason. Truth is, most of us work to live, not live to work. So it’s a loaded question. Much like the useless STAR interview questions. If you are working for someone else, you are making their dreams come true at the cost of your time, in which we have a limit amount. Simple answer should be, so I can get the skills or capital to start my own company.

[towncenter]

I just realized I dont want this job anymore

[ilyLeeMa]

I’m on the other side of the table and am now a hiring manager, I can say this is 100% true. I had 2 well qualified candidates but could only choose one. I went with the person who had the better answer to this question. I did phrase it a bit differently “why do you want to work for us here at Apple” and the more genuine answer who did more research and had more thought into their answer got the job. Definitely made me think that they cared enough to prepare.

[alejandrotrevino]

She is speaking to people in search of a professional career. An employer is trying to find someone to strengthen their company. Her videos are very helpful.

[edissongomez]

Simple... I need to eat and to pay my bills...
Anything else is just fancy talking and lies