1. Why should we hire you?
This is a chance for me to contribute my efforts and grow together with this company. I wish to see for this company
unexpected future growth.
—Guest zacktan
Positive Re-enforcement
My experience in this field, along with my personal background and formal training has provided me with the skills to
perform at the highest level. My caring attitude and compassion meet the requirements for this type of work and your
mmission statement of services match exactly how I feel about this field of work.
—Guest alesha
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I think you should hire me because may be there are some better candidates but I am better than the best.
—Guest sayan ghosh dastidar
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If my qualifications and my personality are up to your expectation then I think I should be given a chance to prove my
worth for the company. I will feel happy to join this institution.
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Well, over and above my suitable education and experience for this position, I strongly, sincerely and seriously believe
that it's almost always the right attitude which determines the altitude in life, and I have that attitude with me and am
quick learner and determined and someone who enjoys doing this job.
—Guest cutipie
I Will Be an Asset
My wealth of knowledge, capabilities and my ability to work will be an asset to the organization.
—Guest elizabeth
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you should hire me because i can easily adopt whatever the task you will give to me. I'm willing to learn everything in
this kind of job and if you going to hire me rest assure you that i will be productive in this kind of job.
—Guest same field
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You should hire me because I am a hard worker and I always training to learn and do my best in my life.
—Guest rajitha
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2. You should hire me because I am gifted in the art of speaking and communicating with other people.
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Because I know enough to do the job well, and I always strive to learn and grow as a professional. I not only want to do
my job well. I would like to be helpful to others in the company.
—Holaka
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Ishould be hired because of my dependability and effeciency. It helps my employers productivity and my co-workers
can depend on me as well.
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Because of my enormous experiences and skills acquired from college and being that I am a team leader and player
who can adopt quickly to new challenges.
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You should hire me because I am a possitive thinker, a hard working person, and does not easily loose hope.
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You should hire me because I have more than enough experience, but still I want to learn more.
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It's because I want to apply the knowledge and skills I have learned from my Bachelor's Degree, my own ideas and
thoughts that can help the company's productivity, I also want to be part of the continuous success of the company by
means of sharing my own ideas. I am fitted to the position since I love doing office works (if your applying in an office
work) I am open to accept opportunities that can help my ability more improve and lastly, Im willing to make my best
in helping the company's successes.
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5. Today, we teach you how to close the deal in any job interview.
After all, the whole interview process is about answering this question: Why should
we hire you instead of one of the many other well-qualified applicants?
Every interview question is an attempt to gather information to inform this hiring decision.
Many interviewers will also specifically ask you to make your case with one of these
questions:

6. • Why should we hire you?
• Why are you the best candidate for the job?
• Why are you the right fit for the position?
• What would you bring to the position?
To close the deal on a job offer, you MUST be prepared with a concise summary of the
top reasons to choose you. Even if your interviewer doesn’t ask one of these question in so
many words, you should have an answer prepared and be looking for ways to communicate
your top reasons throughout the interview process.
Why Do Interviewers Ask This
Question?
The interviewer’s job is to hire the best person for the position. Most of the candidates
that make it to the interview stage are qualified for the job. The winning candidate must be
more than qualified, especially in a very competitive job market.
Every hire is a risk for the company. Your interviewer will also be taking a personal career
risk in recommending a particular candidate to hire. If the candidate performs well, Mr.
Interviewer looks brilliant and gets a pat on the back (and maybe a bigger annual bonus).
If the candidate turns out to be a dud (doesn’t perform well, doesn’t get along with the
team, leaves the job prematurely, etc.), the interviewer looks like a dummy and his
professional reputation suffers.
With this question, your interviewer is asking you to sell him on you and your status as the
best person for the position. Make his job easier by convincing him that:
• You can do the work and deliver exceptional results
• You will fit in beautifully and be a great addition to the team

7. • You possess a combination of skills and experience that make you stand out from the
crowd
• Hiring you will make him look smart and make his life easier
How to Answer: Why Should We Hire
You?
This is your chance to wow them with your highlight reel. Your answer should summarize
the top three or four best reasons to hire you. It’s better to have three or four strong
reasons with memorable descriptions and/or examples than to rattle off a laundry list of
twelve strengths without context.
This is an opportunity to reiterate your most impressive strengths and/or describe your
most memorable selling points, tailored to align with the top requirements in the job
description. Your 3-4 bullet points could include a combination of the following:
• Industry experience
• Experience in performing certain tasks or duties
• Technical skills
• Soft skills
• Key accomplishments
• Awards/accolades
• Education/training
Accomplishments and success stories are always good bets, especially if you can describe
how a key accomplishment (a successful marketing campaign, for example)demonstrates a
desired competency (creativity, results-orientation).
One approach is to mention any unique combination of skills(s) and experience that
you possess. For example, many candidates may have strong programming skills, but what

8. if you combine those with team leadership experience that others don’t have? Sounds like a
great recipe for a senior programmer. Explain why in your answer.
Most job seekers should be able to develop a standard answer to this question that can be
customized a bit for each opportunity. Here’s how:
Step 1: Brainstorm
To get started, review the job description (or a representative job description if you don’t
have an interview lined up right now) and your resume and ask yourself these questions:
• What are the most important qualifications for this position from the company’s
perspective?
• In which of these areas do I really shine?
• What are my most impressive accomplishments?
• What makes me different from the typical candidate?
Brainstorm and jot down everything that comes to mind.
Step 2: Structure Your Sales Pitch
Next, choose the 3-4 bullet points that make the strongest argument for you. Use those
bullet points to structure your sales pitch. Don’t write a script to memorize — simply
capture the bullet points that you want to convey. Each bullet will describe the selling point
with a brief explanation and/or example for context.
Keep it concise — you still want to keep your answer in the 1-2 minute range so you won’t
be able to rattle off every skill and accomplishment on your resume. You have to really think
about what sets you apart from the competition.
Step 3: Practice
Once you feel pretty good about the points you want to make, it’s time to practice. Again, it’s
not a good idea to memorize a script — you can end up sounding like a robot or feel more
nervous because of pressure to remember specific wording.
The better approach is to capture your bullet points, study them, and then practice until you
feel comfortable talking about them off the cuff. Your answer should come out a little bit
different each time, but it should always cover the points that you want to make.
Remember: It’s also very important to come across as confident and enthusiasticwhen
you deliver your pitch. Make them believe in you — your abilities and your commitment.

9. If you project confidence (even if you have to fake it a little), you’re more likely to make a
strong impression. As for enthusiasm, keep in mind that true passion for the work required
is a pretty compelling selling point. Yes, experience and qualifications are important, but the
right attitude can definitely give you an edge over those with similar professional
backgrounds.
After many years of experience in recruiting and hiring, I’d rather hire someone who has a
little less experience, but who is driven and motivated to learn and succeed.
Examples Answers
Example Answer 1: Project Manager
“Well, I have all of the skills and experience that you’re looking for and I’m confident that I
would be a superstar in this project management role.
It’s not just my background leading successful projects for top companies — or my people
skills, which have helped me develop great relationships with developers, vendors, and
senior managers alike. But I’m also passionate about this industry and I’m driven to
deliver high-quality work.”
Why We Like It:
She has a lot of confidence and is able to concisely sum up how she meets the position’s top
requirements (project management experience, relationship and team skills). This answer
is a little bit general and could perhaps be further strengthened with examples(describing a
successful project, naming one of those top companies, offering evidence of those great
relationships).
However, assuming that the candidate has already discussed some specifics of her past
roles, this answer does a good job of reiterating and emphasizing. She doesn’t make the
interviewer put all of the pieces together on his own.

10. She does it for him and naturally does it with a very positive spin. We also really like the last
line: What’s not to love about passion, drive, and high-quality work?
Example Answer 2: Programmer
“Honestly, I almost feel like the job description was written with me in mind. I have the 6
years of programming experience you’re looking for, a track record of successful projects,
and proven expertise in agile development processes.
At the same time, I have developed my communication skills from working directly with
senior managers, which means I am well prepared to work on high-profile, cross-
department projects. I have the experience to start contributing from day one and I am
truly excited about the prospect of getting started.”
Why We Like It:
This is another good approach to summing up key qualifications and demonstrating a great
fit with the position requirements. In particular, this candidate is likely to win points
with “the experience to start contributing from day one.” He won’t need much training or
hand-holding and that’s attractive to any employer.
Example Answer 3: New College Grad
“I have the experience and the attitude to excel in this production assistant position. I have
almost two years of television production experience — including two summers interning
at The Ellen Show, where I was exposed to all aspects of TV production and worked so
hard the first summer that they invited me back for a second summer and gave me more
responsibilities.
During my senior year at UC San Diego, I have been working part-time for a production
company, where I have served in an assistant role but also recently had the chance to help
edit several episodes. I have a reputation for getting things done — and with a smile on my
face.
That’s because I love working in the television industry and am excited to learn and get
experience in every way possible.”
Why We Like It:
This candidate has some nice internship and part-time experience, but she’s a new college
grad and doesn’t have any full-time positions to talk about.

11. This answer highlights the experience that she does have (and the fact that she performed
well — she was invited back to her internship and was given an opportunity to edit at her
part-time job).
She also expresses her enthusiasm for the job and her strong work ethic. These qualities are
important for an entry-level hire, who will likely be doing quite a bit of grunt work at first.
Common Mistakes
Ask any salesperson. It’s tough to close a deal in a buyer’s market. Many candidates
sabotage themselves with avoidable mistakes.
Lack of preparation — Don’t try to wing it. You should take the time to prepare your 3-4
bullet points and look for opportunities to customize for any new opportunity. Then, you
must PRACTICE delivering your sales pitch until it feels comfortable.
Modesty — This is not the time to be modest or self-deprecating. You must be ready,
willing, and able to talk about what makes you a great hire. This will require some practice if
you are naturally a bit modest.
You don’t have to be super-confident like the candidate in the video example above. You can
use your own style. If you’re not comfortable making value statements about yourself(i.e. “I
am the perfect candidate.”), you can stick to fact (“I have ten years of experience, got
promoted, broke the sales record, won the award, delivered on time and on budget,
received kudos from my manager/client, etc.”)
Another way to “sell” yourself with facts is to quote other people’s opinions. Quote your
manger, “My manager told me that he’s never seen anyone with more advanced Excel
skills.” You can also reference your general reputation: “I have a reputation for always
closing the deal” or “I have a history of always completing my projects ahead of schedule.”

12. Being too general — Do your best to add some personality to your answer. Don’t simply
rattle off the bullet points listed in the job description. Really think about what makes you
unique and express it in your own voice.
Talking too much — Remember the law of answering interview questions: You should
limit each answer to 1-2 minutes in length (not counting any follow-up questions or requests
for additional detail).
If you try to walk through your entire resume when answering this question, the interviewer
is likely to tune out.
Focus on your most compelling selling points. Keep in mind that you’ll be more believable if
you focus on a few strengths and don’t try to claim that you are a master of every business
skill imaginable.
What If They Don’t Ask Me?
This is a very effective interview question, but not every hiring manager realizes that. What
if you prepare a beautiful pitch and they never ask you why you’re the best candidate?
You may have to look for an opportunity to share your thoughts on the subject. At
minimum, the process of preparing the answer will help to inform your response to other
questions including:
• Tell me about yourself
• What are your strengths?
Also, remember that a good salesperson always finds a way to deliver his pitch. One
approach is to wait for an opening at the end of the interview — maybe after you haveasked
your questions and the interviewer asks if there is anything else on your mind. You could
lead in with a transition like: “I just want to say that I’m very interested in the position and
I think I would be a great asset in the role because…”

13. For those of you in the tech field, here is an interesting candidate coaching session for
software engineers conducted by Google
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preparation to the next level with Big Interview, our training/practice software that will
have you conquering tough questions and impressing employers in no time. Grab a 7-day
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About the Author
Pamela Skillings
Pamela Skillings is co-founder of Big Interview. As an interview coach, she has helped her
clients land dream jobs at companies including Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and JP
Morgan Chase.She also has more than 15 years of experience training and advising
managers at organizations from American Express to the City of New York.She is an
adjunct professor at New York University and an instructor at the American Management
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While it is an important, even critical, part of the hiring process, job interviews are an
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By Susan P. Joyce
Interviewing is usually a very important part of the process of finding a job. It's an important
connection between the job candidate and the people making the hiring decision.
Interviews Are a Two-Way Street

22. While it is an important, even critical, part of the hiring process, job interviews are an opportunity for
each "side of the desk" to evaluate the other.
Job seekers too often forget that they should use the interview process as an opportunity to collect
information about the employer. Does this job with this employer really represent a good opportunity
for the job seeker? Is this really a place where you want to work?
Even in this economy, job seekers can use this face-to-face interaction, often taking place in the
work environment, to evaluate the employer.
Find Your Next Job Here
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where
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23. The Job Interview Process
If a job seeker's resume passes the resume screen, the job interviews are usually the next major
step in the pre-employment screening process. During this screening process, employers often focus
on eliminating applicants who are not appropriate for the job or the situation. The result can be, for
the job seeker, like running through a mine field. One misstep, and you're OUT - a very stressful
situation.
But, millions of people are hired every year, even in tough economies, proving that the process is
survivable.
The articles in this section will help you understand and survive this process successfully.
More Information About Job Interviews:
• Free Job-Hunt eBook - Successful Job Interviews
• Smart Answers to Job Interview Questions
Answering Common Job Interview Questions
• Answering: What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
• Answering: What Is Your Greatest Strength?
• Answering: Tell Me About Yourself
• Answering: Why Do You Want to Work Here?
• Answering: Why Should We Hire You?
• Answering: Do You Have Any Questions?
• Answering: What Do You Know About Us?
• Answering: Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
• Answering: Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Job?
• Answering: Why You Left Your Last Job When You Were Laid Off
• Answering: Why You Left Your Last Job When You Were Fired
Handling Typical Job Interview Situations
• How to Handle Telephone Interviews
• How to Handle Video Interviews
• How to Handle Lunch Interviews
• How to Handle Audition / Group Interviews