How do you answer, "Why are you interested in working for Dick's Sporting Goods"?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

You answer the question, "Why are you interested in working for Dick's Sporting Goods?" by focusing on the company, its products, and athletics, as it relates to your own professional development. We recommend coming up with at least three reasons that relate back to your own interests and passions.

Examples of reasons to work at Dick's include:

Dick's Sporting Goods has been around since 1948, promoting fitness and sports performance, which are very important to you personally
You want to work for America's largest sporting goods retailer, a Fortune 500 company with over 800 stores worldwide
You are impressed with the actions it took after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, with Dick's stopping the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and increasing the minimum age for purchasing guns to 21
Your passion and love for sports helps you serve customers with similar interests
A career opportunity with Dick's Sporting Goods helps you to achieve career growth in a sports organization of your choice