Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over 2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in order to find out what questions are most frequently asked during job interviews. Participants came from a variety of industries, including information technology, marketing and sales, finance, and healthcare.

As is the case with many of the top questions asked, the interviewer is seeking to find out if the candidate is compatible with both the company and the role they will play within it. Interviewers want to know: Is the candidate is eager to work for their particular company; Is it the position itself that entices them or do they simply just want a change.

Steve Wynn of Motor Cargo finds this question valuable in assessing a candidate's drive, "The more that they talk and respond the better handle one gets on their character. People that have looked us up on the Web site, or spoken with others that work here, or perhaps spoken with those that have done business with us, are showing me some thought processes and actions, that not all applicants possess. That has meaning to me."

According to Kim Morgan of State Farm, this question also gives the candidate a chance to gain further information and clarification about the position for which they are applying, "What I am looking for is to see whether the candidate has a true understanding of what this position entails. Sometimes the candidate has not done any research or listened during our dialogue and is not suited for the position. This particular interview question is a chance for the candidate to gain clarity, as I always encourage questions and a free flow of information. I am looking for a long-term employee relationship and I want to make sure that the candidate has a clear idea of what the expectations are prior to making a commitment."