Interviewer: Why are you interested in this job?
Tina: I like the fact that this position requires someone who is detail-oriented. Since your company deals with highly sensitive data, it’s important that all the information is perfect. This is the kind of challenge that I enjoy.
Interviewer: Do you think this kind of work matches your strengths?
Tina: Absolutely. Like I said, I am a very detail-oriented person. I am also careful, responsible, and dedicated. I think that the combination of these traits makes me the ideal person for the job. I almost never make mistakes because I double and triple check all of my work.
Interviewer: You seem very dedicated.
Tina: Not making mistakes is something that gives me pride. It is also the reason that I have been successful in my previous positions.
Patterns and Examples
This job is interesting to me because ____________________.
- This job is interesting to me because of your company’s reputation and the products that you produce.
- This job is interesting to me because I feel like my skills would allow me to be successful in this role.
I am interested in this position because ____________________.
- I am interested in this position because it would allow me to work with start-of-the-art technology.
- I am interested in this position because I think I can develop my skills here as well as help your company grow.
This job interests me because ____________________.
- This job interests me because it is a great chance for me to gain international business experience.
- This job interests me because it would allow me to work on challenging projects.
