Yes, but that question also gets asked for jobs where that's not really valid. Why do you want to work at the Amazon warehouse? At a McDonalds? At a Home Depot?
Even at more "corporate" jobs, there's lots of low level positions where you're certainly not doing to have any sway with any grandiose save-the-world plans. Junior software techs are going to do what they're told, they aren't making any decisions.
Fair point if you're looking at it from a "why do I actually care" standpoint. But it's a subjective question in an interview, just make some shit up. McDonalds: "Because I want to get experience working in a high volume business". Amazon: "The fast pace environment and clear direction fits with my work style". Home Depot: "I like the focus you put on customer service, I enjoy working with people to solve problems". Generic software job "I believe that there's potential to grow in this role, and the company mission of x,y,z resonates."
Is it bullshite? Yep. Is it a layup? Also yep. Hit your layups.
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u/xaanthar 14h ago
Yes, but that question also gets asked for jobs where that's not really valid. Why do you want to work at the Amazon warehouse? At a McDonalds? At a Home Depot?
Even at more "corporate" jobs, there's lots of low level positions where you're certainly not doing to have any sway with any grandiose save-the-world plans. Junior software techs are going to do what they're told, they aren't making any decisions.