Some ways to answer why do you want this job are.
This opportunity is really exciting as I will be able to learn/develop/progress in an exciting environment/industry that I am passionate about.
The first thing that caught my eye when I saw the job spec for this role was.
These are great answer openers because they demonstrate you are passionate about the role and that you are excited to become part of the team.
It’s also clear that you have thought about how this role will impact your personal career goals and how they are aligned with the job role itself.
Spend some time researching the company and select a few key factors to incorporate into your answer to demonstrate that you are a good fit.
Focus on the job at hand
'I want this job because I have clear skills that will help me achieve...'
‘This role will give me the opportunity to combine both my skills in [skill 1] and [skill 2] to achieve.
‘I love [job role specific task] and my last job took me away from that.
So now, I’m looking to find a role that will let me get back to working on projects I really enjoy and after looking at the job spec I think this role would be perfect with that.’
With these answers, you want to make sure you are matching specific skills you have obtained to parts of the job role.
This shows you have done your research and are confident you can get the job done to a high standard if employed.
Try to keep it short as there will be plenty of other opportunities in an interview to talk about how your skills and to go through your CV in more detail.
You also want to show the hiring manager that you put some time into researching the position and how it relates with your career goals and specialties.
Show that you have skills and experience to do the job and deliver great results.
You never know what other candidates offer to the company.
But you know you: emphasize your key skills, strengths, talents, work experience, and professional achievements that are fundamental to getting great things done on this position.