From the course: Find Your Dream Job: Interview Techniques and Resume Writing

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"What makes you want this job?"

"What makes you want this job?"

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"What makes you want this job?"

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- A question they're pretty likely to ask is, "What makes you want this job in particular?". So as well as the company we've just talked about, why this particular job? And I think you could say, "It's the next logical step for me. "I'm ready for it, "I've been doing the previous stage for a while now "and this is the next step for me." And you could say that, "It's not available with my current employer." So you're not disloyal, it's just that they can't give you the next step. And remember, it's all about, it's not just about you, but it's if I can go the next step up, I can contribute more to the company that I work for and I want to make a difference. I think you could say, "What attracts me to this job "is I've got the skills for it. "It's perfect for me. "I think I can do a really good job "because I've got the key skills needed." You could also say, "It's what I've always wanted to do, "and my previous jobs…

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