How to Answer “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”

The best way to answer this question is to align your skills, qualities, and experience with the job description then outline why you’re excited about the company’s mission, culture, and values.

“Why do you want to work here?” is a question you can expect in most job interviews.

While an answer may seem obvious, a good response starts with how your skills, characteristics, and experience can help the particular company. Only then do you talk about why you’re excited to work there.

As it’s a common interview question, there are no excuses not to prepare.

To provide a good answer, you need to understand what the hiring manager wants in an ideal candidate, which requires research. Understanding what they’re looking for allows you to personalize your answer and helps you stand out from other candidates.