When a job application asks you to answer why you're interested in this job, you need to think long and hard about your answer. The recruitment process is a two-way street. An employer is looking for an individual who actively wants the position.
Here are a few reasons why a particular job might appeal to you:
• This job seems to really match my skills base
• The job looks like a natural progression form the job I have right now
• This job looks like it will give me an opportunity to use my excellent people skills/ outstanding accounts ability / understanding of chemical processing/ practical working knowledge of early farming machinery.
• This job is with a company I respect and would love to work with.
• The responsibilities and tasks associated with this job correspond neatly to the topics I learnt in college / university.