When selecting a candidate for a position, hiring managers take into consideration factors beyond just your resume and qualifications. The question “why do you want this job?” may seem cliche, but it is a way for an interviewer to gauge your deeper interest in the role and evaluate your potential reliability and your enthusiasm to work. In this article for The Muse, Lily Zhang explains the best way to answer this question and convince the hiring manager that you are an employee worth investing in.