When preparing for an interview, you want to make sure to put your best foot forward in selling your strengths, skills and background for the job. However, you also have to be prepared for ancillary questions such as “Why do you want to work for us?” Surprisingly, this question can sometimes be difficult for professionals to answer because they don’t necessarily prepare for it, focusing more on how to sell themselves effectively. Read on for examples of good and bad ways to answer this common interview question below.
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