How does Steve Huynh suggest answering 'why do you want to work here'?

Steve Huynh says the question underneath 'why do you want to work here' is whether you would be enthusiastic and a good fit for the team, so needing a job or wanting perks like free food misses it. Before the interview he suggests researching three things about the job you genuinely care about, such as the industry or a specific technology, then choosing the ones that overlap most with what the company wants, and delivering them with some enthusiasm.

• Huynh notes companies show candidates a flattering version of themselves and hide the annoying or toxic parts.
• He says candidates should not compromise their values while playing along.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on A Life Engineered (2026-10-21). Read the whole episode summary →

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