{"id":56,"date":"2016-06-25T00:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-25T00:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:32:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:32:57","slug":"answer-excites-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/answer-excites-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer: What Excites You About This Industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"arve alignleft\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"iframe\" id=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedmgvtoz8zkeqlistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" style=\"max-width:400px;\">\n<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n<span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/span><iframe credentialless referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;ambient-light-sensor &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;battery &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;document-domain &#039;none&#039;;domain-agent &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-not-rendered &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-out-of-viewport &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;navigation-override &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;speaker-selection;sync-xhr &#039;none&#039;;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedmgvtoz8zkeqlistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mGVtoZ8ZKeQ?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mGVtoZ8ZKeQ?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" width=\"400\" title loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\\\/answer-excites-industry\\\/#arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedmgvtoz8zkeqlistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/mGVtoZ8ZKeQ?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\"}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n Knowing a lot about the industry you\u2019re trying to enter is a great first step to getting your foot in the door. Being able to demonstrate that knowledge during an interview is even better. When potential employers ask \u201cWhat excites you about this industry?,\u201d what they really want to know is that you\u2019re passionate about the field you\u2019ve chosen and that you have a solid understanding of the company and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/set-great-internship-or-job-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing your answer.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know the ins and outs of your chosen industry<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In order to figure out what excites you about a field, it\u2019s important to research initiatives and campaigns in the industry to find out which ones really appeal to you. Hiring managers want to see that you\u2019re not only passionate about the space the company is in, but that you also closely follow the most recent trends and can use this knowledge to add value to their business.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re interested in sales, finding out about innovative sales tactics will allow you to demonstrate that you know what works and how it\u2019s done. If you want to work in engineering, be prepared to discuss how mobile is changing the development of technology. If you\u2019re looking at a role in marketing, you should be able to name brands that are thought leaders in the space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Hiring managers can see right through someone who is reciting the company\u2019s mission statement or says something generic like \u201cI think the sales industry is fascinating.\u201d Instead, talk about a specific campaign you\u2019ve followed or a person you admire. If you know people who work in the industry, you can also talk about the work they\u2019ve done that\u2019s sparked your interest.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Say something like:<\/strong><\/em> \u201cSales is fascinating because of the competition it sparks. As someone who has always been highly competitive, I have closely followed the sales tactics between Verizon and T-mobile and I\u2019ve learned a lot about the methods that really work in this industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Connect your excitement to your long-term career plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Having established your knowledge of the field and what excites you about it, talk about how this connects with your long-term plans. Whether you\u2019re applying for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/top-20-entry-level-job-interview-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internship or an entry-level job<\/a>, talking about your goals will show the hiring manager that you\u2019ve considered not only your current enthusiasm for the industry, but also how your excitement aligns with your plans for the future.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Say something like:<\/strong><\/em> \u201cMy interest in sales stems from the economics classes I took in college, where I learned about what makes companies sustainable. I\u2019d love to be part of an industry where I can develop this knowledge in a hands-on way, and hope to use this knowledge to eventually lead a team of my own.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to bring it all together:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSales is fascinating because of the competition it sparks. As someone who has always been highly competitive, I have closely followed the sales tactics between Verizon and T-mobile and I\u2019ve learned a lot about the methods that really work in this industry. My interest in sales stems from the economics classes I took in college, where I learned about what makes companies sustainable. 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