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Topic 9 Why do you want to work here? & Why should we hire you?
A. Discuss
1. What is the diffence between Why do you want this job? and Why should we hire you?
2. What are some terrible answers to the questions above? Why?
3. What do you think the companies want to hear when you answer those questions?
4. What companies do you want to work for? Why?
5. What kind of job do you want? Why?
6. Why should those companies (from Q.2) give you the job you want? Why is it good for them?
B. Why do you want to work for us? or What interests you about this job
1) I want to work for this company because you have a really strong/outstanding/excellent
reputation.
2) Im impressed by your great / innovative / popular products.
3) I think working for you would be very enjoyable / challenging / fulfilling because.
Because.Apple is
AWESOME!
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Topic 9 Why do you want to work here? & Why should we hire you? English for Interviews
III. Write some ideas about how you could answer Why do you want to work for us? for one
of the companies you most want to work for.
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With this question, as well as questions like Why are you the best candidate for the job or
What would you bring to the position, your interviewer is asking you to sell him that you are the
best person for the position. Try to convince him that:
You can do the work and deliver exceptional results
You will fit in beautifully and be a great addition to the team
You possess a combination of skills and experience that make you stand out from the crowd
Example:
I have the experience and the attitude to excel in this production assistant position. I have almost
two years of television production experience I interned for 2 summers at The Ellen Show,
where I was exposed to all aspects of TV production and worked so hard the first summer that
they invited me back for a second summer and gave me more responsibilities.
During my senior year at UC San Diego, I have been working part-time for a production
company, where I have served in an assistant role but also have had the chance to help edit
several episodes. I have a reputation for getting things done and with a smile on my face.
Thats because I love working in the television industry and am excited to learn and get
experience in every way possible.
( Modified from an article at biginterview.com)
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Topic 9 Why do you want to work here? & Why should we hire you? English for Interviews
Introductory Sentence:
1) I have all the skills and experience you are looking for.
2) Honestly, I have the characteristics you are looking for and the motivation and skills to
excel in this position.
3) Well, I have the skills and attitude to be a superstar in this senior researcher position.
Completed experience:
4) During my time studying at SCH University from 2008 to 2010, I was
5) As a human resources assistant at Lotte for 6 years, I developed
6) While working as an English teacher at YBM, I received
7) I have more than 3 years of experience working at KIA where I was exposed to
8) As part of a team in the 2013 Venture Competition, our entry won second prize.
Current Position (started in the past and continue to work there now):
9) During my time at KT Oleh, I have developed a reputation for
10) I have been working in the R&D department at Samsung Electronics for 6 years (since
2008) where I have been promoted 3 times.
11) As a senior analyst at Goldman Sax, I supervise 36 people.
IV. Make a point form outline to answer Why should we hire you?:
Job Opening: Acme Inc. (a very big company that everyone wants to work for) lists the
following preferences for a middle management position:
Excellent leadership skills
5 years management experience
Great communication skills
Great interpersonal skills
An MBA
Demonstrated great organizational skills
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Topic 9 Why do you want to work here? & Why should we hire you? English for Interviews
1. Why do you want to work for us? What interests you about this job?
2. Why should we hire you? What qualifies you for the job?
3. What is your greatest strength?
4. What is your biggest weakness? What do people often criticize you about?
5. What adjective would you use to describe yourself? How would you describe yourself?
6. Tell me about your education. Tell me about your educational background? What are your
educational qualifications?
7. What are your hobbies? How do you spend your free time? What do you like to do in your free
time?
8. What gets you up in the morning? What motivates you? What makes you want to work hard?
Others
9. Tell me about your educational background. Why did you choose your college major? What skills
did you develop at University?
10. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
(Competency Based Questions)
11. Tell me about a time when you showed strong leadership skills.
12. Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
13. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a coworker and how you resolved it.