Do you have an upcoming job interview? Make sure you know how to answer the “How did you hear about this position?” OR “Where did you find the vacancy?” interview question!
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Example Answer
For PASSIVE JOB SEEKERS
“Although I wasn’t actively looking for a job change, I read an interesting article on [Website] about [Subject]. From then on, my curiosity brought me to your LinkedIn’s vacancy section where I found the job advertisement. After reviewing the job description, I felt an urge to apply and learn more about the job opportunity.”
Example Answer
For ACTIVE JOB SEEKERS
“I’m actively job searching right now, and I found your job posting on [LinkedIn] while searching for [Title, skill, company]. I reviewed the job description and [Project 1] and [Project 2] immediately caught my attention, so I applied to learn more about the job role and see if it’s a good match.”
TIPS
√ Do show that you are being careful in your job search and want something that actually matches your profile
√ Do keep it short concise and to the point
X Don’t make it sound like you are a desperate job seeker
X Don’t say “you are ‘not sure’ or that you ‘don’t remember’ it”
