1935. What is your motivation to join the company?

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Can you share with me what motivates you to pursue a position with our organization?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Shows the candidate's ability to understand their own career goals and desires.

  • 2. Alignment with company goals : Demonstrates how the candidate's individual goals align with the company's mission and values.

  • 3. Communication : Reflects the candidate's ability to effectively articulate their motivation and enthusiasm for the role.

  • 4. Research and preparedness : Indicates the depth of the candidate's research about the company, its culture, and the role they are applying for.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing cultural fit : To determine if the candidate’s values and motivations are aligned with the company culture.

  • 2. Understanding career goals : To evaluate if the candidate's career aspirations can be met by the company and the role offered.

  • 3. Evaluating candidate enthusiasm : To gauge the candidate's passion and genuine interest in working for the organization.

  • 4. Identifying long-term potential : To see if the candidate is likely to have a long and fruitful career with the company, indicating retention potential.


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  • 1. Reference specific company attributes : Discuss particular aspects of the company, such as its products, culture, or market position that attract you.

  • 2. Connect past experiences : Relate your previous work or educational experiences to how they have led you to seek out this particular company and role.

  • 3. Highlight growth opportunities : Express how you see yourself growing with the company and how the role aligns with your career development plans.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Communication
Roles: 
Consultant Engineer
Associate Systems Engineer
Global Systems Engineer
Companies: 
Cisco
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