Question: Why do you want to work for a large organization like ours, as opposed to a small one?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment)

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility

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What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate is able to align their personal goals with that of the company’s mission.
If the candidate has done enough research to understand the company’s culture.
If the candidate knows exactly where they would fit within the big crowd.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate talks about the perks like large on-site gym, range of insurance options, restaurant or dry cleaners.
If the candidate perceives small organizations negatively.

Sample Answer:

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