[chias]

Because your enthusiasm is your most valuable asset. Enthused employees tend to be a lot more productive, and also drive up the morale among their peers.

[awfgylbcxhrey]

Because your enthusiasm is your most valuable asset.

Wow, no, that's not even remotely true. My years of experience and track record of delivering completed products is my most valuable asset.

Enthusiasm doesn't get the job done. Enthusiasm and passion are fleeting.

Honestly, I cannot express how horrified I am by your reply.

[ryandrake]

I've had to deal with enough code fueled by enthusiasm. I much prefer working with code fueled by best practices, focus, and competence.

[nbohra]

Reminds me of the creative Dr. Suess poem someone came up with http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/attachments/chat-box-...

[chias]

Sorry, I should have said: besides your competence, your enthusiasm is your most valuable asset.

You have had your entire interview to demonstrate your competence. At this stage of the interview, if you have not yet demonstrated competence, no answer to this question is going to get you hired.

[wjamesg]

Horrified? Lol

[travisjungroth]

If that were true, interns would be worth $300k and 30 year experienced devs would work for free over the summer.