The following is this month's question and answer as printed in the Professional Forum in the Lynchburg News and Advance newspaper. The response is written by G. Benton Livesay, Jr., Ph.D. Question: In an interview I was asked why I was interested in working with the company. What are they looking to know?
Answer: This is your chance to demonstrate that you have done your homework. Show your knowledge of the company, its market, technology, industry or culture, what you find appealing and why. Interviewers want to know that you are excited about the company and the position for which you are applying, how you could contribute to their growth and how much initiative you possess.
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