Why Should We Hire You - CareerAlley

Why Should We Hire You - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Why should we hire you? is a common question that is oftenasked during an interview (as are the variations Why are you the best candidate, How would you fit into our team, etc.). Most job seekers consider this one ofthe most dreaded questions. Sohow on earth do you answer that question adequately? The key to this is to frame your job search as an answer to this question. So what, exactly, does that mean? Focused Career / Credentials Review: It will be easier to answer this question if youve done some homework (on yourself). Make Some Lists: Your strengths and weaknesses Jobs you are qualified to apply for based on your experience and education Your accomplishments (including statistics, such as saved $10,000 for the company Promotions (and why you were promoted) Problems youve solved at work Review Your Lists:Take the key components from each of your lists these are the some of the reasons why you should be hired. Create Your Elevator Speech: Your elevator speechis your short marketing speech (your job search objectives) and can be used in a variety of situations including your answer to why you should be hired (and yes, even in anelevator). Convincing a potential employer why you are the right person for the job is a sales job. Your sales pitch should include (from the lists you created): Focus onthe core of your experience (why a hiring manager should consider you for the position). Speak to youryour top 3 accomplishments in your career (include the benefit cost savings, etc.) and how they relate to the position. Define the purpose (what are you trying to achieve). Include a wow factor, keep them interested and listening to you, focus on your strengths. Body Language and Interview Skills:You know the saying you dont get a second chance to make a first impression. First impressions are important; therefore make it a good one. Smile, maintain eye contact, and offer a firm handshake when meeting your interviewer(s). Maintaineye contact during your interview (but dont stare). Keep yourposture upright and neutral. Dont lean forward when questions are asked, but also do not lean back as if you are in a lounge chair. Minimize how much you use your hands in the interview (but dont keep your hands on the table or in your lap the entire time). Practice Makes Perfect: Practice for your interview at home in front of a mirror. Notice your hand gestures, posture and eye contact. Get friends or family to help you practice. Speak with confidence (and dont forget to smile). Keep positive (no matter how tough the interview). And the Answer is (to why they should hire you) . . . . Your experience is a great match to the job description Your skill set is exactly what they need Youve always wanted to work at (name of company) Your accomplishments support your experience. You need to remember that you should be fully prepared for the interview. While this is a difficult question to answer, the interview will other difficult questions as well. Be sure to take a look at10 Great Interview Tips. Career Tip of the Day: Resumes 9 Reasons Why I Wont Hire You Suggested Reading: How to Get Hired We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to nail the interview and get hired. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search