But “whythiscompany?”
might be the trickiest, because it’s not about you.
This post originally appeared onThe Muse.
To help you get started, here are four angles to consider.
Acknowledge the Company’s Uniqueness
The key to answering this question well is being specific.
If you might give the same answer to another company, then you’re clearly not being detailed enough.
If you want to go the culture route, talk about the precise aspects of it that you like.
This is the perfect chance to show off that you actually did some research.
Don’t get too long-winded, of course.
One way to do this is to share the evolution of the company you’re applying for.
Talk about how you’ve watched it grow, change, and adapt with interest.
You’ve actually thought about the future of the company critically and want to play a role in it.
Maybe you have a friend who works at the company.
you could talk about how impressed you are with what her experience has been likejust remember to be specific.
If all else fails, always bring it back to the people.
As long as you don’t start going into a string of platitudes, you’ll be fine.
4 Better Ways to Answer “Why Do You Want to Work at This Company?
“| The Muse
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