What Do You Know About The Job Answer?

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  • Appear excited. Your future employer wants you to be passionate about the work you are about to perform. …
  • Do some name-dropping. Heard about the employment opportunity from someone influential or who already works in the company? …
  • Don't be vague.

How do you know about this job answer?

Answering “How Did You Hear About Us?” – 10 Sample Answers


You were looking actively for jobs and found it

on a job board, careers website, while searching jobs on LinkedIn, etc., and that's how you first saw their job. You have a colleague or friend in the company who suggested you apply or mentioned they were hiring.

How do you know about this job?

  • Appear excited. Your future employer wants you to be passionate about the work you are about to perform. …
  • Do some name-dropping. Heard about the employment opportunity from someone influential or who already works in the company? …
  • Don't be vague.

What do you know about the job you are applying for?

  • Explain something specific that you're looking for in your job search. …
  • Tell them something you noticed about THEIR job that you liked. …
  • Recap what you've said to show exactly how their job fits what you're looking for.

What do you know about this role interview question?



I see the role as a way of developing my career in

a forward-thinking/well-established company/industry as…' ‘I feel I will succeed in the role because I have experience in/softs skills that demonstrate/ I've taken this course…' ‘I believe my skills are well-suited to this job because…”

Why should hire you Example answer?

“Honestly,

I possess all the skills and experience that you're looking for

. I'm pretty confident that I am the best candidate for this job role. It's not just my background in the past projects, but also my people skills, which will be applicable in this position.

Can you tell me about yourself sample answer?

I've worked hard in my education and now I'm ready to apply my knowledge into practice. While I don't have any real-life work experience, I've had a lot of exposure to the business environment. A lot of my courses involved working with real companies to solve real problems.

What is the answer for how much salary do you expect?

You can try to skirt the question with a broad answer, such as, “

My salary expectations are in line with my experience and qualifications

.” Or, “If this is the right job for me, I'm sure we can come to an agreement on salary.” This will show that you're willing to negotiate. Offer a range.

Why do u want this job?

“In my career, I am sure of one thing and that is I want to build a

decent career

in my current domain. My present job has shown me the path to move and attain what has been my long-term career objective. I have acquired necessary skills to some extent as well as have got accustomed to the corporate way of working.

What are your strengths?

In general, your

strengths should be skills that can be supported through experience

. For example, if you list communication as a strength, you may want to recall a situation in which you used communication to reach a goal or resolve a problem.

Why are you interested in working for our company?

“I see

this opportunity as a way to

contribute to an exciting/forward-thinking/fast-moving company/industry, and I feel I can do so by/with my … ” “I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because … … “I'm excited about this job opportunity, as it would allow me to …

What are the 3 main reasons to consider when applying for a new job?

  • The job description sounds interesting. …
  • You feel it's a good fit for your experience. …
  • The job plays to your strengths. …
  • You're impressed with the company. …
  • You have a connection that works at the company. …
  • The position would be a step up. …
  • The organization offers .

What skills can you bring to the job examples?

  • Communication. Effective communication is essential in any role. …
  • Organisation and planning. …
  • Motivation and enthusiasm. …
  • Initiative. …
  • Teamwork. …
  • Leadership skills. …
  • Problem solving. …
  • Flexibility.

What has attracted you to apply for this position?

  • Former Experience and Future Plans. Your experience and plans for new experiences should be a big part of your answer. …
  • Knowledge of the Company. Your knowledge of the company should also be a decent part of your response. …
  • Knowledge of the Role.

Why you are interested in this position?

Example: “I'm interested in this job because I can see that, in this role,

my skills could help solve this problem

within your company. I also see an opportunity for me to learn and grow these skills, so we both would benefit personally, professionally, and financially.

What attracted you to apply for this company?

They include

employee satisfaction

– what the company can do for your career progression- how the company allows you to pursue your goals- and any opportunities the company provides for a work-life balance. Avoid talking negatively about current and past employers.

Rachel Ostrander
Author
Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.