Thisarticlewas originally published on .cult byMikaella C..cultis a Berlin-based community platform for developers.
Your professional experience is great.
Youve nailed the test problems.
But halfway through the interview, they ask you, Whats your motivation to work here?
and you find yourself rambling, or stammering, or staring blank-faced at them.
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Make it personal
Companies dont want to hear that youre looking for a job.
They want to hear that youre looking for their job.
Two good places to start are the companys mission and values.
This piece could be large or small.
Company values are another useful place to look.
They give you a good sense of a companys culture and what they celebrate in their own employees.
Its also easier than you might think to translate their values into your motivations.
Consider your past
Its no secret that interviewers love an example from your professional history.
What was happening at work to make you so excited?
Why are you working towards your dream job?
Once you do a little digging, youre sure to discover your underlying motivations beneath.
Dont forget nonverbal communication
Talking about your passions in a monotone voice isnt very convincing.
But if youre in a bad mood at an interview, it has much more of an impact.
So stay engaged and show them the best side of you.
This is a bummer, but not the end of the road.
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