"Why should we hire you?"

@Jemina (5770)
May 13, 2007 1:56am CST
A million-dollar question during interviews. What's your best shot?
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10 responses
@sandwedge (1339)
• Malaysia
27 May 07
"becaseu i can do the job". anything else the interviewer hears probably will cause him to yawn because he has heard a million and one canned replies.
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@Jemina (5770)
28 May 07
I like that one. Short and simple but it rocks. For people like me who prefer few words I would consider that. However, it's sad to note that some interviewers want to hear more.
@Jemina (5770)
28 May 07
Impressive! Magnificat! I totally agree with you. I can't argue anymore.
@sandwedge (1339)
• Malaysia
28 May 07
to pull off a one liner at an interviewer, you must mean it and show confidence the borderlines at cockiness. THEN it'll work. if you stumble through your words, witha barely audible squeek, then it won't work. should like you say, the interviewer wants to hear more, he'll ask for it and you can tell him how good you are and "opportunities where you have an excellent worker infront of you don't come everyday. whats your offer?"
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
16 May 07
Because I treat my job as my own business. Every decision that I make and things that I do, is being done with the bottomline in mind. I am the type of employee also that is far from mediocre even if the task is new to me. Once you hire me, I make it a point that I know everything there is to know and much more. I am value-added. There is nothing I can't do given time. If I am your employee, you can sleep well at night and never worry that in your absence things won't be taken cared of. My track record also speaks for itself. I increased the sales by 75% on the first year and 180% on the second year in my previous job. I had the people trained, systems improved, costs saved, customers happy and sales increased. I stay on top of things and I will deliver your expectations.
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@Jemina (5770)
19 May 07
That would sure impress the interviewer eh? maraming salamat po!
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@Jemina (5770)
21 May 07
That's great really which is rare because most people just settle being mediocre.
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
20 May 07
Maybe...but it's just how I work and how I do things. In short, they are the truth. I just dont want to be mediocre.
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@kgwat70 (13387)
• United States
13 May 07
A company should hire me because I am a very hard worker and am very loyal to the company that I work for. I will also come in early and stay late to make sure each project or assignment gets done and done well. I am a team player and work well with others as well as being able to work alone. I enjoy working very much.
@Jemina (5770)
19 May 07
Good answer, thanks for your input. Btw, I got the job :-D
@bcl_me (582)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
I would probaly say...hire me first do that you will know why. That was my actual answer during a panel interview...it was also the final interview...and I got the job...but it was a low key job and pay was not really that high so eventually...I resigned to find a better paying job. Way back when I am totally desperate for money...I have poor parent that could not provic\de financial support so I was really under pressure...and I live in a poor country so life in here really is at its worst.
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@Jemina (5770)
14 Jun 07
That was a short but it rocks really. That's all the employer needs to know. you have to prove yourself in action not in words. Nice answer.
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
13 May 07
My edge could be that I learn fast with less supervision. I am also committed to my work and is willing to "go the extra mile" My qualifications are.....my work experiences are....I am adaptable to people and to new situations. I can relate well with clients, can understand their needs, and can live up to their expectations....I guess these are the kind of answers employers want to hear from the prospective employee...
@Jemina (5770)
13 May 07
Great idea. thanks for sharing. I am really impressed!
@kawaii24 (520)
• Australia
13 Jun 07
Because you need me. If you wanted your company to be the best then you should hire the best person in the job and thats me :)
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@Jemina (5770)
14 Jun 07
Wow! That's quite an answer. I'm not sure if I can say that ;-) But thanks for the input anyway.
@kawaii24 (520)
• Australia
14 Jun 07
I actually said that and they actuall hired me hehehehehe :) and look wher I am now, I'm still with that company and enjoying every minute of my work here :)
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
because i am capable.
@Jemina (5770)
14 Jun 07
well..that's normally what people say but employers want more unique answer than that.
@beaniegdi (1963)
28 May 07
I hate interviews and I am sure I am not alone in this. I would say something like I would be a great asset to the company, that I work well in a team as well as on my own. That I am loyal and hard working, a fast learner with lots of experience that would benefit the company.
@Jemina (5770)
28 May 07
I share the same hatred/anxiety/fear and all those unpleasant feelings that plague me during interviews. Should you be more specific so they won't have to ask you again? Like how can you be an asset to them?
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
28 May 07
As I can earn much more for your company, even more than you expected:)
@Jemina (5770)
28 May 07
Wow! That's the spirit!
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
You should hire me because you will never regret in your whole life. ;)
@Jemina (5770)
14 Jun 07
That's superficial..
• Philippines
15 Jun 07
Well it's superficial but that's what I've said during my interview on the job I applied and they hired me. I have proven to them that I am better than anyone else who applied (I was the second choice of the manager anyway) but I gave my best shot and now I was the Outstanding Employee of the Year 2006 of our company. I am epmloyed for almost 5 yrs now. So, I have the guts to say that. :)