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why do you want to work here?

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Rob’s Answer

During an interview, you are selling yourself for the job. This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge of the company
you're interviewing with, and let them know how your skills and experience can benefit them. Whenever you have an interview,
it pays to research as much as you can about the company and position, and use that information to show your interest in not just
in getting a job, but your excitement about working for THIS particular company and department because it's an industry leader
or you have a keen interest in this type of business/market. Interviewers are looking for applicants who understand and
admire their company and want to be a part of your company continue its successes, rather than hiring someone who may be
skilled/experienced but is just looking to stay employed or doesn't like his/her current job.

The interview is about creating a connection to this prospective employer and showing them why this team and company will
benefit from hiring you. They are looking for someone who is motivated to join THEIR team and can help them achieve their goals.
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During an interview, you are selling yourself for the job. This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge of the company you're interviewing with, and let them know how your skills and experience can benefit them. Whenever you have an interview, it pays to research as much as you can about the company and position, and use that information to show your interest in not just in getting a job, but your excitement about working for THIS particular company and department because it's an industry leader or you have a keen interest in this type of business/market. Interviewers are looking for applicants who understand and admire their company and want to be a part of your company continue its successes, rather than hiring someone who may be skilled/experienced but is just looking to stay employed or doesn't like his/her current job.

The interview is about creating a connection to this prospective employer and showing them why this team and company will benefit from hiring you. They are looking for someone who is motivated to join THEIR team and can help them achieve their goals.
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Jane’s Answer

Gina, tell me a bit about yourself so my answer will be relevant. What job is it that you are looking to do? Are you interviewing for a social work job or just something to help with expenses while you go to school?
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Jeff’s Answer

The "why" is an important question. We often look at jobs and ask what can this place give to me when we also need to ask where can I go and what can I become. We won't always find a vocation, but if we can find a job that syncs with our talents then the benefits are exponential.
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Gregor’s Answer

This is a very common question and you always should answer this question to yourself before you even apply to make sure this is the right fit for you. It's not just important to get a job you need to be behind you decision to be successful and more importantly to enjoy.
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Amos’s Answer

To share my technical and engineering knowledge to people with interest.
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