When they ask me in a job interview...?

Question

why i want to work for them, would it be appropriate if i said "Because i want to better myself?"

Answer 1

That sounds like a good answer, but you will need to give some reasons why specifically working there would better yourself.

Answer 2

This is a point where you talk about your interest in the company. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THIS COMPANY? Not just because you need money...need a job....what sincerely interests you in the company? The area of business? Like "legal" for example...the employer's support of their employees...the fact that they have been used as examples in text books...find something about that that is positive, interesting, and that you can talk about. Was there an article printed about an event that they had been involved with that drew you to them? Anything. This is one reason why it is often recommended to research the company that you are trying to get a job with. If you have previously talked about it before in your interview, bring the topic back...and ask questions. The interviewer should also be talking. It will show that you are sincerely interested in the company, that you do your homework and that you are possibly more interested in this job than other interviewees.

Answer 3

What kind of job? What is the work? Do they have good benefits and conditions? Everyone wants a job because it pays money. What they are asking is why would they want to hire you rather than someone else? If this is your career and you intend to stay there for your life then spell it out to them. What you can do for them, how your skills and ability fit into their organization, how this position will benefit you and the company. How much you will enjoy performing your functions to help the company meet and exceed its goals. How you are a self starter, goal oriented, work well without constant guidance, and enjoy the freedom they allow their employees so they can increase the worth of the business.

Answer 4

"because I want to better myself" is a horrrible thing to say. You are admitting that you personally think you need some work on making yourself a better person. If someone said that to me when I was interviewing them, I would say, thank you, come back when you are already better.
Your employer couldnt care less to make you a better person. They want to hire someone that will make them more money and make them a better company. In the interview you better be able to explain how you personally can make the company more money.

Answer 5

Yes, but I certainly would not stop there. Go on to say how working for them would better yourself and use examples of how working for that specific company would benefit you. Self interest, however, while motivationally important would not be sufficient. They want to know how you think they will benefit you, but also how you think you will benefit them. So when you tell them you want to better yourself also make sure they understand that they will benefit as well. You might do it this way.
"I am eager to better myself economically, socially and intellectually. Your company provides opportunities (give examples) for me to do that. My eagerness for self improvement means that I will take advantage of your opportunities to their fullest. At the same time you will have a dedicated, hard working employee who will contribute to the company in any way I can because it is in my self interest to do that."
Go get them. Every company wants an employee who views working for the company as in their own selfish interest.

Answer 6

It isn't a bad response, but I agree with the person who suggested that said that the company wants to know what a hiree can do for them......so you can put a spin on it by saying
"I want to better myself, and helping the xyz company meet their sales target, could help me achieve that goal" or something like that- make it a two sided issue.

Answer 7

You need to focus on what you will be bringing to the company that will be an asset. Do not bring up that you want to better yourself. It could make the person doing your interview think you are only in this to only get what you can take from the company. They want to know what you will be giving them in order to put you on the payroll.

Answer 8

You can say, I want to expand my horizons and learn new things. I also want to make a future for myself and i would like to do it at your company. Also you can try, I want to discover the possibilities of advancing within the company. Best of luck on the interview. Hope it goes well. =)

Answer 9

It is a little light in substance. I would add more to it. How is it going to make yourself better? Ask yourself that question and then use that as your answer. If it is going to increase your income only, I would think of something else. If it is resulting in an elevation of your career status tell them it is a positive step in your career path.

Good Luck

Answer 10

Along those lines ... but put a better spin on it .... looking for more experience in _____ field ... I think your company is a good fit for this goal because ______. You can even talk about where you would like to be in 5 years, and how this position will help that goal ...