Why do you want to join our company?

Connect something specific about the company to something specific about you.

Model answer.

What the interviewer wants. Evidence that you researched the company, that your interests match its work, and that you are likely to stay and contribute. A generic answer ("it's a reputed company with good growth") suggests you would join anyone.

How to prepare

1. Read the company's website, recent annual report or press releases, and the job description.
2. Note two or three concrete things: what they make or build, a recent project, the training programme for graduate engineers, or the domain they lead in.
3. Link each to your own background: your project, internship, course or interest.

Answer structure

• What attracts you (one or two specific facts you have verified).
• How it fits you (your related skill or experience).
• What you hope to contribute and learn.

Sample answer for a core engineering company (use only facts you have checked)
"I've been interested in [domain, e.g. transmission and distribution] since my project on [topic]. Your company works on [specific area you verified, e.g. substation automation projects], which is exactly where I'd like to build my skills. I also read that graduate engineers here go through [training programme or rotation you confirmed], and that structured training on real sites is something I value at the start of my career. In return, I can bring [relevant skill, e.g. hands-on experience with relay testing from my internship] and a willingness to work on site."

For PSU interviews, mention the organisation's role in the sector, the scale and variety of work, and the chance to serve the public, but only in your own words and with facts you are sure of.

Things to avoid

• Leading with salary, job security or location as the main reason.
• Quoting figures (revenue, number of plants, rankings) you are not sure of. A wrong fact hurts more than no fact.
• Criticising other companies.

Likely follow-up. "What do you know about our recent projects?" or "Which other companies have you applied to?" Answer honestly and briefly; it is fine to say you are considering other core roles.