10 Answers To Give To: “Why Should We Hire You?”
“Why should we hire you?” is a question which is always implied at every part of your hiring process. But, more than likely, you’ll come face to face with this question during your interview.
So today, we’re going to give you some examples of HOW to answer WHY to this popular interview question!
Let’s take a look!
#1
“Thank you for the great question…”
One good tip for answering this (or any) interview question is to give yourself a second to think through your reply. While you should always have some answers prepared for common questions such as these, it never hurts to take a moment to gather your thoughts.
Starting with a polite and positive expression not only helps fill the gap while you prepare your answer, it shows you are enthusiastic to engage with the recruiter about your value.
#2
“I understand that this is an important decision for you and your business…”
Recruiters and hiring managers have a great responsibility to the company when it comes to choosing the best candidate for any job. It’s literally their job!
Acknowledging the efforts and importance of their involvement helps you build rapport by sympathizing with your recruiter. It also shows you take the situation as seriously as they do.
#3
“As someone with X years of experience as a ____…”
One of the secrets that all public speakers know about how to win over strangers is that before you tell people information, you need to convince them of why they should trust the information coming from you.
So before you get into the nuts and bolts of your unique skills, you need to qualify your experience.
#4
“I am confident that I am the right person for this position.”
Confidence is key to convincing others that you’re the real deal.
It is perfectly okay to act with self confidence in your interview — provided you don’t act too self-assured or begin bragging. You should never downplay other candidates or hyperbolize your skills. Be honest and truthful about why you ARE a great fit, and let your confidence shine in your words and tone!
#5
“In your job description, you stated…”
Part of good communication is listening! That’s why it’s important to show that you’ve paid attention to what the company is asking for, and understand what an ideal candidate looks like.
Otherwise, why should they believe that you know you’re a good match, if you don’t even know what you’re matching yourself up to?
Reiterate the keywords and phrases that stand out in their job posting and confirm that you hold the same values and qualifications they’re looking for.
#6
“For example…”
It’s great to say you meet the job requirements. But it’s even greater to prove it!
Back up your claims with specific examples. Numbers often speak louder than words, so consider including specific data about your past successes. That could be info such as the percentage of sales targets you met, the number of customers you served, the number of employees you managed, etc.
You can also provide examples of situations that highlight your skills. Are you talking up your excellent customer service skills? Why not share a story of a time where you went above and beyond for the customer!
#7
“I am aware I lack experience with…”
Most people are afraid to acknowledge any shortcomings they might have at an interview. Even when they’re asked directly to clarify something like their “greatest weakness”.
But the truth is, a little bit of negative is a huge positive! It shows you are self-aware, and not afraid to acknowledge the challenges you and your employer might face.
So nip this type of problem in the bud by proactively addressing any concerns you think they might have about hiring you, and explaining how you plan to overcome them with confidence!
#8
“I am passionate about…”
Don’t just tell them why they should hire you — tell them why you WANT to be hired!
What is it about this type of position that excites you? What gets you out of bed every day to help a business like theirs succeed? Is it your coworkers? Your customers? Or maybe the satisfaction of a job well done?
Whatever your reason for applying to this specific job, make it known that you’ll do it with energetic enthusiasm!
#9
“I look forward to…”
A good way to wrap up your answer is to talk about what you imagine your future partnership with this company will look like.
Summarize what you bring to the table, and the positive effect it will have on their business. Think of this part of your reply as an explanation of “what will be better for their company if I am hired”.
#10
Let’s put it all together!
Here’s an example of a great reply using all 9 techniques we talked about so far, to give you a better idea of the big picture.
“1) Thank you for the great question. 2) I understand how important this decision is for you and your business. 3) As someone with 10 years of experience in retail management, 4) I am confident that I am the right person for this position. 5) In your job description, you stated that your ideal candidate is someone who is flexible and team-oriented, and exhibits excellent customer service. In my past positions, I have held these same values high and demonstrated time and time again that my team and customers come first. 6) For example, when I managed a team of 15 employees at ABC store, I was able to improve our customer satisfaction by 20% while improving team morale and reducing staff turnover by 50%. 7) My prior experience was in the retail of computers and tech, so I am aware that I may be lacking experience in the art supplies industry. However, I have already started to familiarize myself with your leading products and firmly believe that my core skills are easily transferable and of great value to a business such as yours. 8) I am passionate about ensuring my workplace functions smoothly and supporting my team to succeed in every aspect of their life and work. 9) I look forward to bringing my motivation, dedication, and experience to this position to help grow your team and your business!”
Conclusion
Now you know the HOW to the WHY of “why should we hire you?”
Still have questions about how to make your next interview even better? We’re here to help!
META offers free interview coaching and planning. You can get practice with mock interviews in different environments, like virtual or panel interviews, while also getting help preparing your answer to this and other common interview questions!
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