How the fuck do I answer this without it sounding sarcastic?
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Do you want the job? Then gin up something about the position and the company, and deliver it (I assume they want a video response) with a smile or whatever attitude is appropriate for the position.
Ultimately, all of this stuff is annoying, but if you want a/ the job, you need to give them what they want - something that allows them to envision you in the role.
Just giving an earnest, well-presented response will separate you from the hordes. Even if you loathe her 90s lip look and squeaky voice [I hate that kind of voice], if you want the job, you need to position yourself as someone keenly interested in the role and excited about the company.
Someone will get hired, and if you want it to be you, you need to be their dream girl/guy.
So: the answer to "how to respond without seeming sarcastic" starts with not feeling sarcastic. If all you've got is, "bc I need a paycheck, bitch," then set that aside and pretend you want it bc you love [whatever the role involves] and that you love/ have positive associations with the company.
Sounds like they want a taped response, so you can script and prepare. How?
- Research and write out key points. And practice your delivery.
- Include/start with a personal experience/ why you like them in particular (if it's floor work: "Some of my best childhood memories are the Saturdays when my mom and I would make a special trip to the mall, always starting and ending at Macy's. Whether back-to-school shopping, new Easter clothes, or just spending hours browsing all the new seasonal displays, I always felt a sense of excitement*...", then talk about the elegant/smooth/ professional workers that inspired you, etc.)
* yes, I know it's cringe. But do you want the job?
- Pull apart the job description and make sure to hit on some key points from it when you mention your experience or interest in the role.
- Research the company and parrot back some language similar to what they say about themselves or how they position themselves.
- Weave in any experience (even if not exactly the same) to make the point that you have enthusiasm for [what you know of] the role and/ or the company.
- Add in some positive stuff about how you approach jobs in general, emphasis on qualities or tasks the job description mentions.
- Finish by saying something about how much you'd love to be a part of the Macy's "team" (or whatever term they seem to use for employees) and contribute to [whatever the job description suggests are their goals and intentions].
Obviously, if the job is for an internal tax auditor position, the approach/ content is going to be different. But you still want to demonstrate you've done some homework and know something about them.
