Why would you like to have this position?

Question

i am filling out a job application for a daycare and it ask that question i am stuck and lost for words

Answer 1

That's not something we can answer. If you want the position, there must be a reason behind it.

Do you like working with people? Do you like looking after people? Have you done a similar job before and liked doing it?

The reasons have to be your own.

Answer 2

cause you like working with kids

Answer 3

I cant see why you put the question in the astronomy&space secton.

Answer 4

I've been told by my sister, who is a teacher that the one most important thing you should NOT say is that you want the job because you love kids.

The most obvious answer to why this is frowned on would be the fear of pedophilia (yes, people are that worried about it, which is good) but another reason is that love of kids is not enough.

She told them simply that she loved teaching. Perhaps you could say that you loved caring for people, in general and that you would be honored to be able to make a positive difference in society and kids are our future?

I assume that's true also:) Good luck!

Answer 5

"I like kids, but don't want to have to wake up to feed them at night."