How to answer "What do you know about our company?" in an interview (non-native English speakers)

Short answer

Use a short answer in 3 parts: Research, Two facts and Link. Start here: Before the interview, read their website: the page about the company, their values and any recent news. Use one true example from your own work, and keep the whole answer to about 45 to 60 seconds of clear, simple English.

How to structure your answer

  1. Research: Before the interview, read their website: the page about the company, their values and any recent news. Then read the job advert again.
  2. Two facts: Say two things you learned, in your own words: what they do, who they serve, or a value they talk about.
  3. Link: Say why that matters to you and how it fits your own experience. Do not invent facts you are not sure about.

What the interviewer may be checking

A recruiter may be checking whether you understand this job and this employer, and whether you are likely to stay. A specific reason about the work usually sounds stronger than a general one, and an answer that only talks about your own needs can be a concern.

Example answers for 3 different jobs

These show the structure in real jobs. They are examples to learn the shape from, not scripts to memorise — use your own true details.

Warehouse Operative example

I read on your website that your site serves stores across the region and that you put a lot of focus on safety. I also saw in the job advert that you use handheld scanners and offer forklift training. I take safety seriously and I want to keep learning, so those two things stood out to me.

Full Warehouse Operative answer guide

Delivery Driver example

I read on your website that you deliver for local businesses as well as home customers, and that you care about delivering on time. The job advert also said that drivers keep the same area, which means getting to know the routes and the customers. I like that, because good local knowledge makes deliveries faster and friendlier.

Full Delivery Driver answer guide

Customer Service Advisor example

I read on your website that your team aims to solve problems on the first contact, and that you offer support by phone, email and chat. I also saw that you invest in training for new advisors. I have experience across phone and email, and I want to keep improving, so your approach fits me well.

Full Customer Service Advisor answer guide

Common mistakes

  • Saying "I don't know much." It sounds like you did not prepare.
  • Reciting facts like a list, such as the year the company started. Say what they mean to you.
  • Guessing or inventing facts. Only say what you read on their website or in the job advert.
  • Talking only about the company and never linking it to yourself.

Useful phrases

Complete these with your own true details. Use them to start a sentence, not as a script.

  • I want this job because …
  • What interests me about your company is …
  • This role fits my experience in …
  • I read that your team …, and that matters to me because …
  • In the future, I would like to …

If your English is basic

Say one short sentence for each step. A short, clear answer is better than a long one that is hard to follow. In the free practice you can type your answer first, take your time, and ask for the question in simpler English.

This question for your job and language

The same question, with a model answer for a specific job and the explanation written in your first language.

Questions people ask

How long should my answer to “What do you know about our company?” be?

Aim for about 45 to 60 seconds. Use the framework above to stay structured, and stop when you have made your point.

Do I need perfect English to answer “What do you know about our company?”?

No. Clear, structured English at a B1–B2 level is enough. Interviewers care more about whether they understand you than about perfect grammar.

Should I memorise my answer word for word?

No. Learn the shape, not a script. Memorised answers sound flat and fall apart under follow-up questions. Practise out loud in your own words.

Which example answer should I use?

Do not copy any of them word for word. Choose the role closest to yours, keep the structure, and replace every detail with something that is true for you.

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What this site cannot tell you

These pages describe what interviewers commonly look for. They cannot tell you what a specific interviewer decided, and nothing here guarantees an interview, an offer or a visa. Practising is preparation — it shows you what to fix next.