Description
Can you tell me more about your professional background and what motivates your decision to pursue a new opportunity at this stage in your career?
1. Self-awareness : This question assesses your ability to introspect and articulate your experiences, strengths, and weaknesses.
2. Career trajectory articulation : You need to coherently describe your career path and the logical progression of your roles and responsibilities.
3. Goal alignment : You should demonstrate how your career goals align with the position you're applying for.
4. Change motivation : Reveals your reasoning for seeking change and how it aligns with your career growth and aspirations.
1. Candidate's competency : To gauge the depth and relevance of candidates' experiences in relation to the role.
2. Future potential evaluation : To determine if the candidate's future career goals are compatible with the company's direction and opportunities.
3. Motivation insight : Identifying what motivates a candidate to change jobs can shed light on their priorities and work ethic.
4. Cultural fit assessment : To infer if the candidate's personal and professional values resonate with the company's culture.
1. Connect the dots : Show how your previous experiences have led you to this point and how they've prepared you for this new role.
2. Address the 'why' : Clearly articulate why you are seeking a new opportunity and why this particular role appeals to you.
3. Relevance is key : Focus on experiences and motivations that are most relevant to the role you're interviewing for.