Why do you want to join this company?
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This question evaluates a candidate's ability to articulate past experience and measurable impact, communicate clear motivation, and demonstrate fit for a specific team or company, targeting communication, self-presentation, leadership, and career-alignment competencies for a Software Engineer role.
In a hiring-manager interview, you are asked:
- Walk me through your past experience and the impact you’ve had.
- Why do you want to join this company/team specifically (not just any company)?
Give a structured answer that connects your background to the role and demonstrates clear motivation.
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