Can I list one of the reasons I'm interested in a firm is because of their focus on retail / consumer goods - since one of my potential long term goals is starting a company/brand in this space?
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Can I list one of the reasons I'm interested in a firm is because of their focus on retail / consumer goods - since one of my potential long term goals is starting a company/brand in this space?
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Hi! I agree with Ian. It's actually a very good reason for joining a specific company due to their specialty in certain sector.
However, nowadays the "big names" (i.e. MBB) don't really ask this question much. So when a smaller/boutique company asks this question, you need to provide a more specific answer than "specilty in certain sector" as they genuinly wants to know why you choose them instead of the big ones. You can consider mentioning their particular working culture, geographic advantage, successful projects, etc.
Hope this helps!
Absolutely! 100% If that's what they focus on and that's what you're interested in, this is a fantastic reason for wanting to join the firm.
Hi there,
It is totally fine if you mention you want to join a company because they focus on sector XYZ.
However, I would not recommend mentioning that the reason is you want to exit at a certain point and start your own company – some interviewers may read in it a lack of commitment in the career path in consulting.
Consulting companies hire to ideally have people who grow within the company, although many leave after a few years.
In general, you may consider the following points to answer “why us”?
Best,
Francesco
Yes, definitely!