What attracts you to this role?
During a job interview, you've probably heard the common interview question, "What interests you about this role?" When a hiring manager or interviewer asks this question, it can be difficult to know how to avoid generic responses and instead tailor a response that best highlights your unique skills as a candidate.
Even if you have the perfect CV and cover letter and are the perfect candidate on paper, being prepared is a huge part of the interview and job search success. If you're not prepared for your interview or don't know the best way to sell yourself to a prospective employer or hiring manager, then you are going to be out of luck.
The interviewer is interested in knowing that you applied for this position because it will fulfill you. You will need to devote a significant amount of time to the task. The interviewer wishes to hire someone who will stay for an extended period of time. Demonstrate to the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the position. Consider the library or institution for which you are interviewing. Avoid providing a generic response and instead tailor your response with as much specific information as possible. Research the library or institution and its current or recent projects before the interview. Highlight any aspects of those projects that pique your interest.
Answer: As a librarian, I want my library to be a part of the community. A library is about more than just books; it is also about bringing people together. I followed your recent push to increase the number of community groups that use the library, including offering extended hours to allow more groups to use the facilities. Such projects are the reason I want to work here.
