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Your confusion is not
strange. Statistics show that the ‘Why Should We Hire You’ question is one
of the most difficult interview questions of the 21st Century
and the one job seekers fail at the most.
But Why Do Interviewers Ask
This Question?
The interviewer needs to be certain that you are the best person
for the job and simply wants you to convince him that you possess the qualities
to do the work and deliver exceptional results.
The Best Answer to The
Question
There is no best answer
to the ‘Why Hire You’ question, but there is a guideline you must follow to
craft a brief yet impactful response that will effectively convince your
interviewer(s) that you are the best man or woman for the job.
The guideline is
simply:
1. What are your top 3 soft skills: e.g problem solving, analytics,
collaboration?
2. What is an example of a situation in which you used these skills?
3. What is your top achievement?
4. How can you bring these skills and the experience gained when you
accomplished (2) to play in the role you are interviewing for?
Here is an example of what
your response to the question will be going by this guideline:
“In my 5 years of experience as a Financial Manager, I have developed strong problem-solving and team-building skills. I
was twice awarded Star Manager for my innovative strategies for motivating
employees to meet and surpass quarterly deadlines. If hired, I will bring these
capabilities to play in achieving organizational objectives.”
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