- IF U R NOT SELECTED HERE, WHAT WILL U DO?
I am committed to this company and its advancement so, should I not be selected, I will work with and support whoever might get selected. However, I do feel that my experience in the department and with the team would make me the best candidate.
- WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THIS COMPANY?
A good answer, however, revolves around the mission, vision, and values of the company. “If they are a match for your goals and desires, then talk about that,” he says. “Talk about being connected to the values of the company. Talk about how the mission speaks to you, and then tie those things back to the description and your unique skill set.”
- WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION?
A better answer puts the company’s goals at the forefront. “People aren’t just hired to do a job; they are hired to be part of the company as a whole, a company that has very specific objectives and goals to achieve,” she says. “The main focus of the answer should be centered around how the candidate is going to add value to the organization.”
For example, you might say, “At my current job, I’ve learned skills that I’m ready to bring to the next level. I believe I can make a difference here.
- WHAT IS YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENT?
A better answer might be, “I do not have a set figure in mind as I do not know enough about the position,” she says. “If you are pressed to give an answer, tell them what your salary was in your last role and ask ‘Does that fall within the range of this position?’” she says.
