The Job Interview Phrase Book by Nancy Schuman

Author:Nancy Schuman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epub, ebook
Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
Published: 2009-06-06T16:00:00+00:00

Why You Want to Work Here

Q: What makes you think you'd be particularly good at this job?

How to answer it: My academic career included several classes in business and marketing. Additionally, in my current internship, I have frequently been given the chance to help promote our products by attending trade shows, helping in the development of flyers and sales catalogs, and sitting in on meetings with the company sales department. I have been commended for my willingness to voice opinions and offer new ideas on how we could better market our products. I am forward thinking, and I always try to keep up with current trends. I think that my creativity and strong writing skills would augment the success I could have as part of your marketing team.

The question is specifically asking about which skills and characteristics you possess that could help you succeed. Think about the kind of person that would be perfectly compatible with the job you are applying for. What skills do you possess that reflect this “perfect candidate”? Discuss how you keep up with the industry. Read the trade magazines and visit various organizational meetings and websites to find out about current trends. Make it part of your job to keep current, and make sure the interviewer knows that you are doing this.

Q: Why do you want to work here?

How to answer it: About a year ago, your company beat me out for a bid on a project. To find out why the organization decided in your favor, I decided to research your products. It was then that I discovered that while many products in the computer industry are becoming increasingly similar, your company strives to be forward thinking. Since then, I have kept a very active interest in your company and the steps they have made in the industry as a whole. Your company has maintained a consistently strong service record, and your customer support is unrivaled. I believe that while many bigger companies will come and go, this company will always remain dedicated to the customer. I respect that kind of personal attention, and it's a characteristic that — unfortunately — is hard to find.

All aspects of the interviewing company should come into play here. In addition to the actual business, you should talk about the other reasons why you would like to become a part of this particular company. For example, if you are applying to work in an office with just three or four employees, you could mention your preference for small companies. Tell the recruiter about the many reasons that made you apply for this position. If you don't know much about the company culture, look at aspects such as the company's reputation or the job description itself to help you come up with an answer. Customer feedback can also be of value in answering this question.

Q: Why are you leaving your current job?

How to answer it: Though at one point I made the leap from being a bank lender to working in the human resources department, I am hoping to combine these two experiences.

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