Why Do You Want To Work Here? Best Way To Answer This Common Interview Question

Why Do You Want To Work Here? Best Way To Answer This Interview Question. In this video I share how you should answer why do you want to work at this company. I'll also explain what not to say and give you a real example of how to best answer this common interview question.
0:00 - intro
1:00 - standing out
1:44 - how not to answer it
3:09 - do your research
3:42 - your experience
4:23 - tie in core values
4:40 - why you're excited
5:28 - real example
7:23 - get more help
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[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

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[@jaywinner328]

That answer just makes me think "I'm telling you what you want to hear; we both know I don't believe a word of this".

[@SkyePhoenix]

Yep! I was thinking: Blah, blah, blah...

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

Especially when we are interviewing for unknown company of 50 people

[@keegster7167]

@@stanislavkindiakov6334 I think the point is that you see the job as an investment in terms of skills and experience and not just pay. So, it seems like what he's saying is that you can still just talk about how the company will benefit you (in terms of building up your career), just be more sneaky about it the answers. :P

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

@@keegster7167 job is investment in terms of ‚skills and experience‘ if it is either your first job or it is an essentially higher position than your current. Everything in between - no.

[@ferencercseyravasz7301]

What you're saying is perfectly valid and you do teach indeed some very useful skills here. My issue is not with that. That is OK. What's not OK is the fact that basically the whole system is built on a complex role play Everyone is playing a well rehearsed role and the best actor will get the job. You gave an example for a Harley Davidson job, but the same amount of straight faced bullshitting is required everywhere. Burger flipping jobs will be given to people who can most convincingly tell the blatant lie that they are sooooo excited about that shitty, boring, starvation wage job. And every participant in this game knows that it's just a role play. That's what they agreed on. I guess employers believe that if the candidates can perform this act really well, they will be able to pretend to be "excited" later too while they are doing the job too, they will keep smiling and kissing what needs to be kissed. Let's face it, while there are many jobs that can really cause a person to become excited, either because they really like doing it or for any other reason, the truth of the matter is that a serious chunk of the workforce aren't even remotely "excited" about their jobs. We're bullshitting each other. Again: this is not a professional problem, and it has nothing to do with you, you're doing a great job. It's a moral issue, a symptom of a sick system, because a system that's built on lies and on rewarding the most successful liars is anything but healthy.

[@SkyePhoenix]

Well said.

[@thomasnn]

Straight up

[@Frissdas1207]

There is a reason it's called the corporate game. Do what you need to do to get the job. Survival of the most convincing.

[@johnbrown4200]

Yes, there is an artificial and meaningless aspect to this interview dance. However, you have to understand that because 'average people' are doing this and it is not easy, let's just say most people suck at both sides of this equation. Yes, these artificial games are basically a SUBSTITUTE METHOD of trying measure your actual ability to do ANYTHING above average for your peer group. Think of the stupid dances that birds do, or colors that animals develop- they don't actually mean anything other than "look at me, I am above average". Same kind of dance here. Well, that said they are also trying to reduce their risk or cost of making a mistake by hiring the wrong people (e.g. bad attitude, no motivation, low skill, idiotic, etc.). They are just bad at it. 😆

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

@@johnbrown4200 are you talking about that one VTuber agency who can't keep a single VTuber? Like the entire 3rd generation altogether just quit on them at the same time as there was a lot of people that either quit or was fired which says something about the company especially it's vetting skills. Which by the way VTuber companies are usually very thorough and you would have to link to them your KZbin channel that you made content on in your resume as other than subscriber count and view count they are looking at your personality because if it is not addictive odds are someone else is getting the job. And i do say subscriber count as that is usually a indication on if your personality is addictive or not on KZbin

[@TheIgnoredGender]

Real answer that you can't say: because I have bills to pay and I don't want to be homeless.

[@asadb1990]

i wish these stupid hr questions would die. serious answer is so obvious but i have to make up bs.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

These aren't HR questions...

[@asadb1990]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff well 99.9% of the time, i get this asked by hr during phone interview. the next round is done by the department lead who i will be working for if i get the job. i would prefer companies skip hr screening with dumb questions. neither me or the employer is a charity. we all are working to pay bills and save for vacation, future goals, etc. too many companies pretend job is about much more.

[@ih82r8]

This. Most people aren't passionate about selling cars or answering phones. You're literally going to have to make up an answer.

[@Jackques]

@@asadb1990 going against the grain here. Off course everyone needs to pay their bills but if you are truly that desperate than find a company with a strict hierarchy which isnt shy to admit that you are nothing more but a wage-slave (for the highest wage possible) who needs to do what they're told and shut up about anything else. I'm not saying you should have an essay of vague ideals you strive to and try to find a company based on that (thus you would accept any low salary as long as said company has the value of "creativity") but the other end of the extreme is a candidate who does not care about the company at all. You should have at least some connection to why you would want to work there other than the paycheck. In the same light you wouldn't go on a date with someone just because "you need to have kids one day.. so any partner will do" would you?

[@JuanRodriguez-xl6mp]

employer: why do you want to work here? me: im passionate about not starving to death.

[@prohabetamu]

I think college needs to give at least two semester classes about “ how to find a job” instead of wasting student time by general education unless classes

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

Rather how to BS on interviews to get hired

[@winterhell2002]

Yes people are excited when joining a new job. For the salary.

[@danielrichwine2268]

Honestly, for every job I've ever worked at it's been because I wanted to get paid. Everything else has been more or less a lie.

[@image30p]

This is one of the most hated questions by candidates. If you have a genuine interest it's probably best to leave it off. It comes across kind of the same as being on a first date and they ask, "So what is it about me you find so attractive?" Plus it also puts the talent in the position of possibly having to lie, which most of us don't want to do. However it would be appropriate if the candidate is acting coldly or hostile. That is the situation of the candidate wasting your time. From talent's perspective, when a recruiter or hiring manager is negging us we will frequently ask, "What did you like about my resume?" I have asked straight-up, "Why did you think it would be a good idea to schedule this interview?" Because after all you have my resume. It's all in front of you. And I have the job description. That should be at least enough common ground to ask better questions. It's funny that when a company mistreats, lowballs or fires an employee, "It's just business." But if a candidate shows a concern over wage, hours, benefits then it's, "There has to be more to it than just money."

[@fionakiely3505]

I found this channel a couple of months ago when I started my job search journey, and you have helped me so much! I have reached final-round interviews with 2 companies, one is tomorrow and one the day after, and naturally I am here to do some final prep 😊 ☘️🤞

[@fumanpoo4725]

I want to align myself with being able to keep my family fed and not end up homeless and broken.

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

The best way to answer these questions is to practice the answers beforehand. I read an BBC article about interviewing a couple of years ago which mentioned analysis by Deloitte and to this day I use the suggestions: “I’m flexible, efficient and effective.” And everyone loves to hear that, including Deloitte, which is where I am now.

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

My condolences, working for Deloitte…

[@1495978707]

I think the simplest way to put this is that they want to know why you want to work *here* in particular. If you don’t care where you work as long as you’re getting paid, you just aren’t going to be as attractive as someone that did their research and figured out something about that company in particular that they like. However, I do think that minimum wage type jobs have to expect that people are only there to pay their bills, which is why so many people get frustrated by this question.

[@joeleek9976]

Glad I found this vid. My instinct is to answer "I hear you pay people to do stuff. I am willing to do stuff for pay."

[@dr.drakeramoray789]

i would hire you. you show honesty and dedication.

[@matisszilionis9863]

This is one questions I feel uncomfortable with. I would bet for 95% of people(I can't recall a single friend who changed job because he felt passionate about company and if they do is because they pay good.) who change jobs, reason will be either: 1. I want more money, 2. Last job was terrible. This "Perfect" answer will be true for maybe 5% of people and rest will just have to fake it and I just think its unnecessary but might be good "tactical play" if you rly want the job. This fits in category of : "I know they are lying but I still rather hear that than the truth"

[@lXlxthedoorxlXl]

Yeah his answer seems kind of fake to me. I don't like such kind of answers sounds like I want to lick their butts for the job.

[@rejectwokeness1314]

Unfortunately people at management level, or worst founders of the companies are totally out of touch. They expect their employees are as motivated and passionate to the company's cause as them when the success of the company benefits them much more than us, and at as low a pay as they can possibly pay. And the point about "do the job well, the money will follow" is ideal but vast majority of companies (or hirers) don't give that. That is exactly why vast majority of people don't stay for decades nowadays

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

@@rejectwokeness1314 “do your job well and money will come [to company owners]” you just missed the end of the quote 😅

[@mvd_01]

Can you please do a video on this question. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Thanks, I'll take it into consideration!

[@vipermustang42]

I think that question is not the best thing to ask a candadate. If they are looking at two different careers, they will most likely not have the answer you are looking for. They are trying to figure out what's going to happen and they may not even know what will happen in the next 3 months. And sometimes, they honestly just don't know, more especially with younger people. It's not for the lack of trying, they just haven't had the experience to figure it out yet.

[@mvd_01]

@@vipermustang42 I know this is not a good question but we have to play the game I guess. I know this is a common question they ask at an interview so I need to be ready.

[@92EGcxGSR]

That sample answer was a great addition!

[@camillecali22]

I am retired but love your videos. I don't remember ever being asked this question. Just in case I need or want to work again I feel I am learning so much. Thank you

[@SkyePhoenix]

Lucky you... I wish I could retire.

[@chrisray3462]

I like this. I have not taken the time to tie in core values; mostly connect the dots on my experience and the job description. I recently interviewed at a top tech firm, 5 rounds. Final round, I was asked a simple question and I drew a blank because I overthought what could be asked....nothing I thought would be asked was asked and I didn't land the role. Maybe there's more to the decline, but I played out about 20 scenarios and he asked me 21, 22, 23. I want to have the framework for topics, but keep it natrual.

[@cfosnock]

On one of my first interviews I answered that the most important thing to me was a salary and benefits. I got reprimanded by the hiring manager, and obviously I was not hired...lesson learned. The irony was the manger then explained to me how the people he hired were expected me to work long hours for this "opportunity," with the promise of better benefits/salary after a few years of hard work... a lesson I did not need to learn. BTW I went to my next interview and express interest in the "opportunity," and got hired by a company that fairly compensated me for my work from day one.

[@douglasstrother6584]

Thanks to the Internet, researching companies is really easy. Be genuine and true to yourself, but have tailored "sales pitches" that mesh with the company's needs, philosophy and "vibe".

[@finickybits8055]

They ask me “why do you wanna work here?” I look surprised and ask, “why wouldn’t I? Not a rhetorical…why wouldn’t I?” Then watch the interviewers. If they look around at each other, run. If they look confused, like they can’t find an answer, then there may not be any hot BS to deal with. Note: only really works if you rockstar the interview, and took over ten minutes ago.

[@vestborobaptistchurch3161]

They’re looking around the room because they’re wondering how you’re supposed to react to a conceited asshole who just answered a question with a question

[@finickybits8055]

@@vestborobaptistchurch3161 When you’re good, you’re good. You’ll get there someday.

[@Chaosthemighty]

I appreciate the example answer you gave. Many of these videos made in this subject area need real life examples to help illustrate a nice way to verbally phrase answers.

[@veronicperemore688]

Perhaps employers need to start being real in order to attract real people because all these things seems so fake. Employers need to update their questions and be more openminded, times have changed people want real.

[@rickgoodwin5478]

I had to come back to this and comment - I'm in software sales and watched this just before a final call with the co-founder, I took this advice and believe it gave me the edge to receive an offer a cpl days later

[@tarotbysammybrite]

Your KZbin channel is so helpful! I'm glad I stumbled upon it!

[@getoverhere4465]

I really like your approach more than others I’ve seen. Seems very well rounded and detailed

[@xdfanatic]

This is great advice! This is exactly what I did for the interview for the job I have now.

[@SS-yt9ie]

I just had an interview. It went well . Thank you for all your advice. I felt comfortable, not nervous at all.

[@apeine]

Really great presentation of a proper answer to this topic, it does really help a lot. You should do it more.

[@JasonBlair]

I don't ask this to be snarky, but I think HR would be better served if the honestly asked, "what excites you about the idea of coming to work here?" If a candidate can't answer that specifically, then you know what you need to know. Rephrasing to the generic why question is vague and generic, and begets a vague and generic answer. And, speaking from the candidate's perspective, if I'm interviewing at multiple companies, it's at best likely you're going to get a canned answer modified to your open position. This isn't to say a candidate wouldn't honestly be excited, and that will come through in every part of the interview hopefully.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

@Pete lee - that's actually true - getting a job does require a certain skill set that most people do not use often. Which is why I created this channel.

[@ringorango529]

@@petelee2477 Because if they start changing the questions to be more precise, HR will lose their job. I mean this mind game is literally where HR gets their money and selling courses.

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

When that question is asked to me, I give them the answer they are looking for. Then I twist it with “why would an employee benefit working here as opposed to the opposition?”

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

I call them boomerang questions, hit me with a question and I’ll boomerang it back. Boomerang questions are highly effective also at gauging a good or bad employer. If the boomerang comes back more and more funny. Time to dodge that bullet.

[@SkyePhoenix]

Like: "why do you want to work here?" Answer: "What do you like about working here?"

[@Residentevilfan1989]

Thank you. You have put the foundation for me and I am sure for alot of other people, I needed this.

[@alahree8838]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@johnsonmark1360]

I think this pandemic has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income unfortunately having a job doesn’t mean security rather having different investments is the real deal

[@Bravebruce65]

I don't think anybody should be left out when going for digital assets

[@smithsSons]

Making the right decision when investing can be a tough task

[@lucijackson]

@@smithsSons Yes! I used to trade some stocks but I couldn't understand how it works kept on getting bad stocks.

[@davidwilson2450]

Cryptocurrency is an incredibly speculative and volatile buy. That's why I work with Mr Lucas Naved

[@maxwell2703]

I wanted to trade Crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price

[@audreannedallaire7436]

Love it! Great content

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Thank you!

[@sofiakim7003]

great content, thank you.

[@poephila]

I reported the channel who is passing for you and spamming the comment section, hopefully they get taken down. Thank you for the content! 🙂

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Yeah it’s really bad. I wish KZbin would address this.

[@craigkennedy5328]

Hi Bryan. Just wanted to say thank you for your time and effort in making these helpful and insightful videos. Often struggle on how best to formulate the better answers to questions such as these. Watched several of your videos and they’re terrific, professional and extremely helpful. Kindest regards Craig

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Appreciate it Craig!

[@edwnramos]

Excellent !!!!

[@JackIsNotInTheBox]

"Because I need a job to pay the bills."

[@TonyMoze]

Great video!

[@XazntheifX]

Wow! I really like example given! Fantastic. I landed on a gold mine 🙂

[@silenthill4]

Very generic response. Are you a bot?

[@Martin4Mary4Ever]

The unique and eye catching data points that made me interested in the first place. Stock value and trends, products that you believe in, and the opportunities you see that gain you personal satisfaction. The last one is the why you should be paid well for what you will do for them.

[@BrianMax]

And I was afraid I appeared too eager and excited about the prospect of working for the company.

[@kiprandom7208]

Why do you want to work here? Well I really don't, but the fact is I'm good at this work and don't want to own a company

[@MichellesdesignsEtc]

Entry level jobs for companies should never ask this question! Cashiering and/or being a waiter, and minimum wage I'm sorry it's hard to be excited for and these companies should know very well or they would be doing those jobs and they would be willing to pay their employees more. If it's entry level this is a tacky question to ask! Because we all know 99% it is because of necessity! It's like asking why do you want to eat? and then expecting some poetic essay about it! Yeah it helps the employer disqualify a lot people that would be good workers! If they come in on time and do their job well then they're a good fit! Simple as that! Only so many unique reasons to come up with for wanting a job anyways. If you really enjoy a company and long to work there, and they hire you and then you are really disappointed the job didn't live up to your expectations then you will want to move on and now you have a bad taste in your mouth about the company as a whole so... the less attached they are it might actually be better especially for entry level positions. Some high powered office job go ahead ask away! They pay a lot of money so therefore it's even more important to ask them that it should be there dream job if it's paying 25 dollars or more ( Ohio economy, don't know about L.a. or NYC adjust for inflation! )

[@Ion3353]

I come for the content but stay for the eyes 😍

[@SWHmusic]

This is incredibly useful. This is something no career advisor has ever explained with any competency to me. This might just help me make the move I've been looking to do.

[@JUMALATION1]

I had the feeling that the answer without interruptions was way too fast-paced and sounded like a script, to my untrained ears. I am only a simple employee myself, but if I heard someone talk that fast, I would almost be intimidated as the employer. Job searching culture is probably a bit different over here in Northern EU though. Buzzwords in all their glory but I think "natural pauses" like taking a proper breath in between sentences seems a tad more genuine (even though the job-searcher might actually be reading off a script).

[@bulgarianboy87]

The host talks fast in general, I have noticed. I do share your opinion, though.

[@ejsvegas5724]

Them: Why do you want to work here? ME: Because if I feel without me I'm not sure this company will last much longer, so if you don't hire me you soon will be sitting in this chair and answering these same dumb questions.

[@parlor3115]

"Why not?" is my goto answer

[@ChuckNorris-lf6vo]

Psychopathic games.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

If I'm interviewing with a lot of different companies, often the pay and benefits are the main things that stick out. Of course it wouldn't be very tactful to point that out, so I stick with standard stuff. Although, it's been a very long time since I've actually heard this question asked.

[@jackwilliam2226]

need the money... you think it is because I want to actually work here?

[@stellalo1498]

Thanks for sharing this great video ! I am just wondering if your website offer interview practices ? My language is not that fluent and I bail out every time I get nervous, got hit hard every time I fail an interview chance ~

[@amiyaf9412]

I have an interview tomorrow. I’m scared

[@finickybits8055]

Also, lol Harley. Worked there, Masterlock, and Miller. You could pick a worse example company, but it’d have to be CreditOne, lol

[@bryangold9943]

You freaked me out because my name is Bryan. I actually used the techniques you suggested during a job interview last Friday and think it went well. I hope to hear something soon.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Good luck!

[@Aldiyawak]

Attendance before 500 views

[@ErikLiberty]

So?

[@Kasadoll]

I've never understood why people ask that question. It's like they know that 95% of the time you're going to lie to them. Because they know for a fact that if you ever hit the lottery or even if you just got a job somewhere else that offered you a 10% pay raise you'd be out that door so fast it would make their head spin.

[@chrisg5433]

"I'm just really passionate about not starving to death" 😀

[@z08840]

so, pretend that potential employer is dumb and don't understand that you want to work here because you need a job - if you do your pretending, then employer will do his by pretending to be dumb :) yeaaaah, let's play this game :D

[@rickc.3552]

What if the company is small and the core values aren’t stated on their website and they don’t have press releases?

[@ih82r8]

Then you make stuff up based on what they say the job is.

[@iannorton2253]

I've just turned 61 and am heading towards retirement; I struggle to get excited about much these days. I just need something interesting that will pay the bills to see me through until then. I was recently interviewed at my current workplace for a vacant position different to that for which I'm contracted; I covered it for seven months after the previous person had moved elsewhere. Despite my being fully qualified for this role and having several years of experience, it was then given to someone with no experience or qualifications. Consequently, I've completely lost the very little trust that I had in my employer and now find myself having to search for something else. By the way, that employer is a department within the NHS in England. The NHS is currently struggling to recruit and retain staff - I no longer wonder why. I dread having to go through the bullshit process of interviews yet again, with all the pretence and insincere acting peformances that they entail.

[@michaelgarnett8166]

While relating past experience to the job you're interviewing for, is it wise to include metrics within your answer?

[@sparki9085]

Yeah, just tell them what they really want to hear, not the truth

[@JaBlanche]

What if you think the company is decent but really like the position? Let's be real, you can't wait until you find the perfect job. Sometimes the job is great for right now.

[@thekingofthisworld2154]

Just don’t say, “I don’t want to work for you. Not really. I just need the money to keep paying my bills.”

[@betowarrior_]

I like not starving to death, kidding :)

[@rafaelcordoba13]

I interviewed a lot of programmers in my life and I’ll be very skeptical 🤨 if someone replies like his example. It will insta trigger my “bullshitter” detector. Someone who clearly “prepared” and the answer ain’t that genuine. 🤷‍♂️

[@andyvideo3504]

Have you ever covered a good way to answer the question: What motivates you? I got that one and I felt like they didn't like my answer. Thanks

[@brennonguilbeau569]

"Cuz I need a job." is at least the truth.

[@bayou__]

Jawaban gw sih, gw mau azak sama bos gw pergi mancing cari spot yg bagus. So let's talk to the point 😅😅😅

[@ufoghost]

So basically parrot some generic slogans from the company's website to hide the fact that everyone works to make money. got it.

[@necoragha65]

That's how it works. Whether we want to or not, we have to join this hyprocritic circus. For a BS hater this is the worst.

[@tedm6454]

What if I’m currently interviewing at multiple companies and I’m not sure yet if I really want to work there? Is it ok to say that? I’m interviewing to get a sense of I want to work there as well

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

No, you must BS and pretend that’s opportunity of your dream till you get all offers together and compare

[@kurthanke5788]

His responses for the Harley Davidson job, was very good, and very much a load of BS. The oerson who's sincere with those answers he gave, those are the people who would work all hours, and probably work for free

[@EV4UTube]

I can't help but conclude so many videos like this are tantamount to teaching people how to: (1) be deceptive, (2) to boot-lick, and (3) to beg to be a peon to a corporate overlord. They make comments like, "If you're not excited about the company - maybe its not the one for you." To me, that is bone-achingly stupid. It's not like we're casually and leisurely strolling a candy store and stopping at a morsel that grabs our attention. Most people don't have that luxury. Let's just be honest about what's happening. You live in a city/town and the job is nearby. You have bills to pay. Besides, you tell us, "We see lots of interviewers, so you really need to stand-out. In order to do that, you need to recite this formulaic script I've prepared for you." {Seriously?!? Sounding like everyone else is going to make me stand out?}. It would be so refreshing if we could all stop all this sacchrine drivel and actually be honest and genuine about what motivates us. Otherwise, you lie to them about how much you want to work there and they lie about how much they want you as employee and everyone wonders why everyone is unhappy. Just take the deception out of the equation. This stuff drives me nuts. Companies don't give a crap about you. They will call you "family" on Monday when they need a job done by Thursday and when you finish and come in Friday morning, they have a pink slip for you.

[@earlnoli]

In my 20 years experience I have never been ask such a stupid question - Why do you want to work here? People work because they need money. Unless you know personally someone in the company and interested on what they do. But work is work. You work for the benefits and potential growth of career. It such an obvious Ms Universe answer that people just play around it is such a dumb question. I would rather just ask their take in 3-5 years what they think the future will look like for the business and technology landscape - how it will evolve. The answer will indicate the person's vision, personality and personal goals - and you can check this if it aligns with the company culture or cultural goals.

[@ih82r8]

In my 20 years I get asked every single time. Or some variation of this question. It's absurd. It's usually me wishing that I could say "because I'm hoping that this place isn't as bad as the last one".

[@ErikLiberty]

"People work because they need money. " He literally addressed that statement in the video. Did you watch the video?

[@earlnoli]

@@ErikLiberty why does it mean when someone addressed something that way of addressing is valid? To make my point I will also use your crude logic. Did you even bother reading my whole post? I gave alternative questioning styles rather than give such a dumb question in an interview. Just so you know I also interview people. The difference between a recruiter and me is that I am a technical interviewer. We don't ask Ms Universe questions because that is just dumb.

[@earlnoli]

@@ih82r8 yeah I know right? 😂 But HR people seem to reinforce "fake" personalities with such absurd line of questioning. That is why a lot of people dont like HR 😂 They operate in the same fakeness they seem to "care" about you because "human" but actually the real keyword is "resource" and mostly pro company or bad management instead. I think I heard this somewhere, the HR is not your friend. Anyway going back to the question, you are force to pretend that company is the best place for employment or you share their enterprise "woke" goals which really no ones that matter cares. Well there are actually valid cases where that question is applicable: 1) Start-ups 2) Non-Profits

[@Bloogly89]

The "real example" he gave at the end was very good. However, I think he talked a little too fast.

[@jacobrussell8037]

What if you’re a new grad?

[@bigman8130]

McDonald’s is always hiring

[@cosimocosner14]

Yeah yeh yeh, Germans would say it's all about smearing them honey around the mouth. I think it's the equivalent to honeypotting. xD

[@ericbreault4270]

I despise this question. I think it's a very narcissistic question; like they assume that they are the only company I've applied for. Any company who asks this question during the interview, is a red flag for me. Means they are very self centered.

[@ErikLiberty]

It means they want an excited candidate as was explained in the video. Excited candidates will do better work and stay longer term. When you were looking for companies to apply for, you skipped over a lot. They want to know why you didn't skip over their company. Think of the question instead as being, "What makes you excited about possibly working here?"

[@ericbreault4270]

When I look for a job I look for a position, not a company. I apply for a job I'm interested in or qualified for. In 90 percent of cases the company is not familiar or irrelevant. There is a better way to pose the question than asking why do you want to work at THIS company, more like what attracted you to this position. The way they pose this question is a good indicator of how they see themselves, whether they are self centered, which says a lot about the company.

[@ericbreault4270]

@@lepidoptera9337 exactly, the hr person cares about her work and not the specifically the company she's at, you just proved my point.

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

Right, unless company is Faang or top 3 in some industry - forget it, I need to earn money.

[@prohabetamu]

Ok I got it. Obviously the interviewer is knowns you gone lie on the answers so what’s the point of asking this question.

[@bill4632]

Because it's close to home..lol

[@bridgetb9899]

3:06

[@chickenmuffin]

Do you know why this is a great channel? Because he never asks you to subscribe, he provides such good content you have to subscribe or you’re an idiot! Lol!

[@christinesentman5437]

Because I need Money 💰 😪 😩 😫

[@henriquealmeida348]

because i need fucking money

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

Nah fuck it i will just say "I need a job" as that sounds to the point than the corporate answer you gave. I really hate this bullshit lying to each other when you both know it is not the truth, like if i wanted to act i would apply for a job at Hollywood

[@oriiif]

These useless questions always makes me so angry.

[@Arcturus-0.05]

Honest to god, I would never hire someone who speaks like that because it sounds like a salesman. The same reason why I hate questions like that.

[@nomad100hd]

Shouldn't the company be telling me why I want to work there? I despise this question, masking to pretend I'm excited about Company A over Company XYZ is never going to be genuine. Rarely, if ever, will I care about a company's core values. It seems a bit narcissistic on the company's part to think that people should be excited about what they do and their values.

[@luthor24127]

I mean, you just said to avoid giving average answers and then give an answer you can find on every "how to answer "why do you want to work here" or "how to get a job" article ever, phrased in exact same way xd "Yes hmm my core values align with yours" is how real people talk.

[@Michael-jq1hl]

Thing is you can find that obvious answer everywhere but most people are not used to lie that much and opt to not say it. Basically lie and you'll get a job because the people before you were honest 😅

[@gethriel]

That canned response may be effective for you but it sounded very canned and planned. I'd rather hire the guy who told me he really needed the job. Seriously.

[@TonyMoze]

Why do these bad responses sound like someone who smokes weed all day, laying on a couch and has cheetoh crumbled across their chests? 😂🤣

[@Oncopoda]

Yeah it's a stupid question though. Hate to break it to you, but most people don't really care where they work. We take the job that we can do well that will pay the bills. Stupid questions get stupid answers.

[@MrGWAMPO]

why you always look high af my guy?

[@gefleigh4264]

I'm so keen to make you a millionaire,!

[@midlifecrisis7888]

Hmmm. You pay money?

[@bryanlim9817]

Look, managers/employers/HR people or any other people who interviews, let's be really HONEST and REALISTIC here. NO sane job candidate will work just for passion or sake of the job. ALL people work for this thing called... drum roll... MONEY (Is it really a surprise?). Guess what, managers/employers/HR people or any other people who interviews, you do too or at least you used to be until you were promoted and given a horse to ride on and look down on job candidates with. All these useless superficial, pretentious questions like 'Why do you want to work here?', you already know the answer but you expect the job candidate to pretend to gush about the grueling hours, bad treatment in your company. Worse still, you think this thing called 'culture' make up for the fact that you are too stingy to pay your employees market rate. Let's be honest, employers/bosses. For once, take off that pretentious mask and just agree with the hoi polloi here.