Question: Why do you want this job?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Why do you want this role?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Personal Improvement (Growth),Rapport Building Question

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

Passion for the job or tasks, or a passion for working at your organization.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interviewee wants this job just for the salary, title, prestige, or to use it as a staging ground to jump to the next rung of their career ladder, it is unlikely they will be motivated on the job or will stay long.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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