Why Do You Want to Work Here? (Most Candidates Fail This)

Did you just say “free food,” “culture,” or “prestige”?
Then you likely failed the interview—without realizing it.

When interviewers ask “Why do you want to work here?”, they’re not looking for compliments.
They’re testing whether you think like a fan… or a problem solver.

In this episode of The Confidence Script, Mark and Sarah break down the Value Alignment Formula—the only framework that turns this question into a win, not a rejection.

💡 What you’ll learn in this video:

❌ Why talking about perks, culture, or prestige backfires
🧠 The hidden psychology behind the “Why Us?” question
🧩 The Value Alignment Formula (Connection → Contribution)
📝 A word-for-word example answer you can steal
🚀 How to sound like a hire—not a fan

⏱️ Topics covered:

The “Free Food” Mistake
Why companies don’t hire fans
What interviewers actually want to hear
The Value Alignment Formula
Google example answer (scripted)
How to adapt this to ANY company

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