This is a very simple question, but in order to give a suitable answer to the recruitment position, you must know how to answer.
You need to know about the company you are willing to work for and read their job description. When you are asked this question, tell them that working for XXX will be a challenging and beneficial experience to you.
Some ways of answering:
Normally, a candidate may answer in such ways as following:
• I don’t know;
• Because I like the job and like other employees in the company; or
• The job is quite a challenge to you which will help improve your development.
Some sample answers:
• I have heard that XXX is currently the company with the best training & development policy. This is really a good chance for me to develop my career.
• XXX is the number one in ABC industry which I have long been studying and aiming for. I hope with my ability and the opportunity to work here, I will be able to make a breakthrough in ABC area.
• This is a new industry in XYZ region. I am researching on this industry and aiming to be a leading specialist in the sector. Therefore, I would like to have an opportunity to develop my career as expected as this opportunity.