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Why do you want this job?

Why do you want this job?

You have come to the interview for this job. You need this job badly. But this is not the reason for the interviewer to give this job to you.
You need to convince the interviewer that you are the right fit between job requirements and you possess the abilities.
Show the interviewer what you bring to this job so that he is convinced that you are better than the rest. Show the skills and experience you bring to the job and will speed up delivery.
Do's
• Focus on the job requirements which fit your skill sets
• Show that you can make a difference
• Show that can contribute to company's goals
Don'ts
• I am a qualified person and need a job
• Don't say because it is near to my home
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• Why do you want to work here?
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