Why Do You Want This Job? 3 Steps to the Best Answer | Indeed Career Tips

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If you have an interview coming up, prepare for your interviewer to ask "Why are you interested in this position?" They may also frame this question as, “Why do you want this job?” or “Why do you want to work here?”

A strong response displays your enthusiasm, goals and ability to contribute to the company. In this video, Taylor, an Indeed Evangelist and resource on recruiting, shares his strategy for creating a compelling 2-3 minute answer for this critical interview question.

Timestamps:
0:35 Why do employers ask "Why do you want to work here?"
1:21 How to research the role and company
3:45 Outline for responding to "Why do you want to work here?"
5:41 Sample answer for "Why do you want to work here?"
6:33 Why you should ask your interviewer a question
7:04 Recap

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