Identifying your primary reason for wanting the job

[rog007]

I've been involved in some senior recruitment recently and amongst a number of other issues, one that has stood out that I thought may be of interest to others is avoiding reasons why you want the role in a CV or at interview that focus on you. Even if it's true, do not mention salary, hours, or commute as the primary reasons you want the job. You really should focus on how you can benefit the company, not how the company or job can benefit you, not as a primary reason anyway.

It may seem obvious, but it can sometimes slip out by accident and I can report that in one case it made the difference between two closely matched candidates. From an interviewer's perspective, it just doesn't come across well when you read it or hear it.

Thought that may be of interest; double check your CV before you submit!

Good luck!