{"id":1506,"date":"2022-10-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:24:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:24:45","slug":"why-applying-for-this-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/interview-questions\/why-applying-for-this-position","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer: &#8216;Why Are You Applying for This Position?&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to common interview questions, \u201cWhy are you applying for this position?\u201d is one of the questions you can always plan on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/hiring-manager\">hiring manager<\/a> asking. That makes it one of the easier questions to prepare for, but you have to understand yourself professionally and personally first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explain why employers ask this question and what kind of answer they\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#h-why-employers-ask-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">Why Employers Ask, \u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-answer-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">How to Answer ,\u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position-example-answers\">\u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019 Example Answers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-not-to-answer-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">How Not to Answer, &#8216;Why Are You Applying for This Position?&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-employers-ask-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">Why Employers Ask, \u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking, \u201cWhy are you applying for this position?\u201d seems like a trick question. Obviously, you\u2019re applying because you want the job! However, there are three general reasons an employer asks these questions, and none are meant to trip you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the employer is trying to find out if you researched the role and can explain why you want the job. \u201cEmployers tend to ask this to assess if a job seeker has thought about their fit for the role,\u201d explains Laci Baker, MEd, CCMC, CPRW, NCOPE, and career advisor at the University of Phoenix. Some people apply for a job without knowing much about the position (or being qualified for it) because it \u201csounds cool\u201d or it\u2019s in a field they want to work in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, employers ask why you\u2019re applying for the position because they want to see if you\u2019ve done your homework on the company. People often apply for roles at a well-known company because it has an excellent reputation, pay, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/fringe-benefits\">benefits<\/a>. But those things alone don\u2019t mean the company is the right place for you or that you should work there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/company-culture\">What Is Company Culture (and Why Does It Matter)?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, employers ask why someone is applying for the role to find out if the job seeker knows themselves. Whether it\u2019s your first job, a step up, or a career change, the employer wants to see if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/career-planning-process\">a career plan<\/a> and how this job at this company fits into those plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-ways-employers-ask-this-question\">Other Ways Employers Ask This Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While \u201cWhy are you applying for this position?\u201d is one way to ask, be on the lookout for other ways it can be rephrased:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Why are you interested in the role?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why did you apply for the job?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What about the job description\/posting excited you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why do you want this job?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why do you want to work for us?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, anytime an interviewer is asking what your motivations for applying are, they want you to explain how the job fits into your short- and long-term career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"62\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/National_Urban_League-150x62.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/National_Urban_League-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/National_Urban_League-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/National_Urban_League-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/National_Urban_League.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Career Readiness<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Learn how forge the career path you want in the National Urban League&#039;s free career readiness program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/mruE957Ro9JAXbB2m\/Career-Readiness\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5.5 to 7 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunication, planning, networking, resume writing, interviewing\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/virtual-internships\/prototype\/mruE957Ro9JAXbB2m\/Career-Readiness\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-answer-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">How to Answer \u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing why employers ask why you\u2019re applying for the job is half the battle. The other half is preparing an answer that makes sense and explains not just why you want the job but how the job is a good fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-know-why-you-want-the-job\">1. Know Why You Want the Job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This may seem somewhat obvious, but it\u2019s important to know <em>why<\/em> you want the job. Is it a step up in responsibility? A job that exposes you to a lot of industries? A chance for you to hone existing skills while developing new ones?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can discuss the opportunity for skill development and growth the position offers. Explain how the role aligns with your desire to expand your knowledge, learn new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/job-skills\">job skills<\/a>, and take on new challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you can talk about the importance of cultural fit and how it played a role in your decision to apply for the position. Elaborate on how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/company-culture\">company&#8217;s culture<\/a> resonates with your own values and working style, creating an environment where you know you can thrive and make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group forage-pull-quote is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:20px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:24px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized forage-image-literal-width\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/navy-gem.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2078\" style=\"width:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-expert-tip\">Expert Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To truly stand out, make a connection between your past experiences and how they align with the future potential of the position. This shows the interviewer you not only have the necessary skills and experience now, but also a clear vision of how you can contribute and add value to the company in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-do-some-recon\">2. Do Some Recon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you can pretty much count on being asked why you\u2019re applying for the position, do some recon before the interview to help you prepare your response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019ll likely remember your initial motivation for applying, review the job description and company\u2019s website to get a deeper understanding of what the role entails and what the company is all about. Pick out a few details that excite you, and figure out how those details fit into your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting thorough research on the company, its values and culture, and the specific role you&#8217;re applying for. This research can help you tailor your answer and demonstrate your genuine interest in and understanding of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/interview-questions\/common-interview-questions-for-all-careers\">5 Common Interview Questions for All Careers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-give-specific-examples\">3. Give Specific Examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you frame your answer, make sure you include specifics. For example, you might be excited about the company\u2019s mission because it aligns with your career goals or even personal beliefs. However, simply saying, \u201cI applied for the job because I like the mission,\u201d likely won\u2019t be enough to impress the interviewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to be more detailed. Explain what you like about the mission and how that aligns with what you do and why you do it. Aligning your personal goals and aspirations with the company&#8217;s mission, values, and long-term prospects can showcase your motivation and commitment to contributing to the company&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you could say, \u201cI was researching the company and discovered that a big part of your mission is social impact. I really like the idea of working for a company that donates 20% of every sale to the XYZ charity because that\u2019s a cause I believe in and want to support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Interview Success<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Uncover the tips and tricks for interview success in this free course from BCLP. You&#039;ll learn how to ace a video interview, the online skills assessment, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4-5 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVideo interviewing, public speaking, organization, time management\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position-example-answers\">\u2018Why Are You Applying for This Position?\u2019 Example Answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few sample answers to help you answer, \u201cWhy are you applying for this position?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Example 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>One thing that really excited me about the role was the opportunity to work with a global client base. I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures. However, I am not cut out for a nomadic lifestyle! This job would allow me to continue meeting people from other cultures and learn from them without having to pick up and move every few weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In my current role, I\u2019ve done all I can do. It\u2019s a small company that\u2019s stable, but there\u2019s no way for me to move up or expand my job duties so I can learn more. Because this company is bigger, I\u2019ll have more long-term opportunities that align with my career plans. And this role is a step up for me since I\u2019ve never managed more than two accounts at a time, so I\u2019m looking forward to the challenges that will bring.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-not-to-answer-why-are-you-applying-for-this-position\">How Not to Answer &#8216;Why Are You Applying for This Position?&#8217;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While answering \u201cwhy are you applying for this position?\u201d requires you to frame the answer around yourself (your reasons for applying, your career goals), the trick is to keep your answer focused on the professional aspects of the company and the job, not the personal benefits you may receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe one way I see things going sideways is when job seekers answer it by saying something like, \u2018I applied to this job because it\u2019s remote and I wanted a remote job,&#8217;\u201d warns Baker. \u201cThat level of interest in a role might put off hiring folks because it\u2019s focusing on the setting and not, say, the culture of the company or [the job] being the natural next step in a job seeker\u2019s career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ways to not answer the question are:<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>I really, really, really need a job!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>My parents\/partner said I should apply here<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>I think you\u2019re a really cool company and would love to work here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>I don\u2019t know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>For more guidance on the job application process, explore our Job Application Basics series below. This five-part series will show you how to increase your chances of getting hired. Start with the intro, then check out all five parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tf-live=\"01HP7Y30E5WRAXWK8CVMVFSSZJ\"><\/div><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:5px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-outline has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7d3ec872b7be83baefb3f4a9f056d168 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-left-style:solid;border-left-width:7px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-size:13px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forage.typeform.com\/to\/o7IbXWCd?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 &#8211; Networking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-outline has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d05933c27fd30570d1aea074f4a0d2c2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-left-style:solid;border-left-width:7px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-size:13px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forage.typeform.com\/to\/P2BfmT0S?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 &#8211; Get Experience Without Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-outline has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-363176f59bce434bbb814340f7bb7f40 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-left-style:solid;border-left-width:7px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-size:13px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forage.typeform.com\/to\/mJJd5tc5?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 &#8211; Building Your Resume<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-outline has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-442aa746a964c113181802f76a0a3011 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--ast-global-color-2);border-left-style:solid;border-left-width:7px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-size:13px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forage.typeform.com\/to\/NDVmgYHm?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 &#8211; 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