Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com.
Preparing for an interview might be one of the most stressful parts of your job search.
On one hand, all your hard work fine-tuning your resume and tailoring your cover letter is paying off.
But on the other hand, now you need to get through at least one interview, and you’re worried about getting a curveball interview question thrown at you.
While it’s true that you can’t know exactly what questions an interviewer is going to ask, you can prepare for the most common questions you’re likely to encounter. And one of those questions is often about your motivation for applying for the position.
Why Employers Ask ‘What Interests You About This Position?’
Your interviewer wants to know that you’re not just applying for any job that comes your way. They want to see that you’ve done your research and understand what the role entails.
If you can’t answer this question convincingly, it’s a red flag for the interviewer that you might not be committed to the role if they offer it to you.
Open-ended interview questions give the interviewer a better feel for your personality and work style and how you’ll fit in with the team.
And lastly, the interviewer is trying to discern if you’ll be an excellent fit for the company and the culture. This is your opportunity to show them that your career goals make you a perfect fit for internal growth down the road.
How to Frame and Prepare Your Answer
