Motivation / Why This Company1st interviewFrequency ★★★★★Difficulty ★★★☆☆
Since when have you been interested in working here?
📐 Answer Framework
P-R-E-P (Point, Reason, Example, Point)
💬 Sample Answer
It started the summer of my sophomore year, when I joined your internship. The employees' work ethic inspired me, and my interest has only grown since.
🎯 Strategy
This question tests the depth of your interest. Don't say 'since always.' Tie it to a concrete moment—an internship, a career fair, a product launch—and explain what clicked for you. Then describe how that interest has stayed strong or grown because of specific things you've learned. Make sure your reason is unique to this company, not something a dozen companies could claim.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✗Avoiding a specific timeline and giving a vague answer
- ✗A reason that could apply to any company
- ✗Relying only on a common trigger like an internship without a personal angle
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-06 · aijobs Editorial