"Why Have You APPLIED For This Job?" — (Copy This Answer)

See why 80% of candidates get the "Why have you applied for this job?" interview question wrong. Learn how to answer it brilliantly and get a detailed sample answer you can copy. Most candidates think “Why have you applied for this job?” is an easy interview question. It isn’t. In fact, this single question quietly decides whether you’re seen as prepared, motivated and strategic — or generic and unconvincing. Other ways they can ask this question: "Why did you apply for this position?" "What apply to our company?" "Why are you interested in this role?" In this video, I’ll show you: ✔ Why so many candidates answer it the wrong way ✔ What interviewers are really listening for ✔ The hidden scoring criteria behind this “Why have you applied?”” question ✔ The biggest mistakes that cost job offers ✔ A clear structure you can use to answer confidently ✔ A powerful sample anwer you can use for inspiration I’ve coached thousands of candidates over the past 20 years and served on interview panels myself — and I can tell you this: when you understand what this question is really testing, it becomes one of the easiest ways to stand out. Chapters 00:00 Why Interviewers Ask "Why Have You Applied For This Job?" 01:03 What Employers Are Really Looking For 01:46 How to give a brilliant answer – 3 key elements 01:52 Rule One 02:45 Rule Two 03:13 Rule Three 03:58 Full Sample Answer You Can Copy (Word for Word) 05:32 Biggest Mistakes That Cost Candidates the Job 06:00 Key Takeaways + What to Do Next 👇 Watch next 👇 ▶ Powerful 2 minute magic formula to answer "tell me about yourself" like a pro:    • This 2-Minute “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF” Mag...   ▶3 Best Answers to WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS Interview Question    • "What is your GREATEST WEAKNESS?" How to A...   ▶ Part of the Top Interview Questions & Winning Answers That Get You Hired (Series). Watch the full playlist here:    • Top Interview Questions & Answers That Get...   👨 About Me: 👨 My name is Joe McDermott, career and interview coach and founder of InterviewGold - the leading online interview preparation platform. Over the past 20 years, I have helped thousands thousands of candidates into great jobs and I am here to share my top advice to help you get your dream job too. ▶ Free interview advice and tips: https://www.interviewgold.com/advice/ ▶ Start preparing with InterviewGold: https://www.interviewgold.com ▶ Book 1-2-1 Interview Coaching with Joe: https://www.ansonreed.com/ #jobinterview #interviewtips #interviewquestions #interviewpreparation #careertips #interviewquestionsandanswers #jobinterviewtips