Question: What aspect of this new job attracts you the most?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What made you decide to submit your job application for this role?

Follow-up questions:

Why is/are this/these attractive for you?
What motivated you to apply for this role?
Why this job specifically? Why not other jobs that can offer something similar?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Rapport Building Question

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

That the candidate’s priorities are relevant to and in line with the current needs of the hiring organization. To see if the candidate is really interested in the job and organization.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate’s priorities and interests are not aligned with the organization’s priorities, it is a red flag.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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