Answering interview questions is an invaluable skill you’ll be able to use for the rest of your life. Some are great at it naturally, while others have to work on it. Even if you’re a natural in a job interview setting, there are some questions that have tendency to trip you up. That’s why practice and preparation are so important for job interviews.
One common interview question you’ll most likely get asked is ‘why do you want this job?’ or another variations such as:
- what drew you to this job?
- why do you want to work here?
- why are you interested in this company?
How you answer this important interview question can have a big impact on your chances of getting a job offer. Here are some insights into why employees ask this question, what to focus on in your answer, and some things you should avoid talking about.