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How Best to Answer?

  • 08-10-2012 9:02am
    #1
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭


    The 'Why do you want this job?' question?

    Just looking for opinions...

    TIA :)


Comments

  • #2
    Robinwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭Robinwood


    I want this job as I am interested to continue my career in this field!!


  • #3
    Nody
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,375 CMod ✭✭✭✭Nody


    You should already have listed it in your original application (i.e. Because I find field X / area Y interesting and due to my skill A, B and C and your companies value D, E and F matches what I believe I find this to be a good way to continue developing in field X / area Y in a company I feel matches my values).


  • #4
    Shinaynay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭Shinaynay


    learn more about the company ethics..values..etc, and just apply them to yourself and the questions


  • #5
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,292 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    I guess the answer depends on:

    1) why you really want this job, and
    2) whether telling the truth is likely to enhance your chance of getting the job.


    The "futher my skills in XXX" line works in cases where it could be believable. But if a job just ain't that kind of gig, then it would be silly.

    For instance, if you have ten years retail experience, then a store-assistant role in a chain store isn't going to further you! But a line about how you love selling <<something in their product>> line" might work.

    And there are cases when being 100% honest and saying "I want the job because I need to earn some extra money" is the best policy - virtually no one ever wants to be a cleaner or a clamper, etc, and the bosses in those areas aren't silly enough to think so.


  • #6
    bazza1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭bazza1


    To feed and clothe the childer, boss! :D


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  • #7
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Thanks for the replies guys!

    I usually research the company a little, and refer to the job spec before formulating my reply, trying to fit in my skills and attributes as much as I can. I wondered if my approach was a good one, and wanted to get people's opinions on how they would approach the question.


  • #8
    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    It very much depends on the industry. Any sales job can have the element of brutal honesty in it as long as it's backed up with a sugar coat as well.


  • #9
    The Browser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭The Browser


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    The 'Why do you want this job?' question?

    Just looking for opinions...

    TIA :)

    If you already have a job, and if you've been head-hunted, the appropriate answer -- said in an appropriate tone -- is: "I'm not sure that I do. I like my current position very much, and so one of the reasons I'm here is to hear what you have to say."

    Sounds cocky, but it's a good answer if you're in demand.


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