A Job Interviewer's Question: Why Should We Hire You?

@Janurmas (642)
Indonesia
January 12, 2013 12:39pm CST
In several days back, I visited a job interview and the interviewer asked me: "Why should we hire you?" This question made me think hard to give a good answer. If this question is faced to you when you are in a job interview? What would be your answer?
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
12 Jan 13
Because I will be an asset to their company. Their company needs people like me who have a great love for work and willing to walk extra miles. have a nice day!
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@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
Nice answer my sist... But I thing most companies are looking for subjective people. If you say that you are a worker that has great love for work, is that meaning that you are subjective? I'm not telling that your question is not good, but I think we'd better to give an objective answers. Isn't it?
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
Sory, there is a mistake in my respond to your comment, I mean most companies are looking for objective people.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
13 Jan 13
I am not sure but I got my job in the government with that answer.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
13 Jan 13
I wouldn't waste the opportunity with silly promises of future ability. These people interviewing you are not gamblers. They look at what they see & tick boxes... or not! This is a perfect opportunity not to say how good you are, but to show how good you are. Go back to the job requirements. The entire interview process has one main goal only. It may surprise you. That is, to demonstrate how well you fit the job they have for you. Tell them exactly how your background, education & experience fulfills the requirements of the job they are offering. You may like to go even further & demonstrate how well you fit in with the company. It means you must do your research on the company & be prepared to show it. Pull this off well & you won't be asked to come back for a second or third interview & then a trial & whatever else... you'll be shown to your desk & have money in the bank by the end of the pay cycle!
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
Thanks for such good answer. What you explained here is what exactly the way I was answering the question. I think your point of view is based on your experience in getting a job. It makes me more confidence to be accepted in the company that I applied.
@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
13 Jan 13
Some good advice here. Here's a little hint to remember. Never preface anything you say with "I think..." or "I believe if..." or the like. Always say "I can" and "I will". For example, if you say, "I think I would be the best one for the job", it sounds like you are unsure. You have to say and let your prospective employer know that you are the best one for the job. Not only are they looking for your understanding of the job and what is expected of you, but also your confidence in your ability to get the job done well. Interviewers sometimes look for little nuances like this.
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
What a great answer I have from you sist.. I like the way the strategy you make to make the employer satisfy of a a question like this. I think this way of ansering the question is important to remember and do. Thanks a lot.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
13 Jan 13
Hi! I think that's the question we better go ready to answer cause they always do that, possibly in the end. People better do a good research about the place they work to and come up with a good, bright answer cause not only the talent count nowadays but they are looking for personality and charisma as well.
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
Nice idea. I like the way you are interpreting their purpose in getting an answer. But the question is what is that meaning by a personality that has good charisma. Is that a good looking person or whatever?
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
13 Jan 13
That is a very common question to be asked now at job interviews. They want to know if you are really interested in the job. And that you will really contribute towards your job and not just make only the minimum effort when employed. They are looking for someone to hire who will really do their best in their job and for the company. So, next interview, be prepared to be asked this question again. Do some background about the company, so that you could say that you look forward to working for that company and then explain why you would like to work for them.
@Janurmas (642)
• Indonesia
13 Jan 13
Nice answer. Thank you for the help to encourage me preparing a good answer. I also hope the employer call me again with the same question. With your help here, I will know how to give better answer later.
12 Jan 13
I would say them that i think than i'm better and hard worker ten other. If you hire me then i can ensure you that you never disappoint with me and my work.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jan 13
There have been times I have been asked this question when in a job interview and it does make you stop and think on how is the best way to respond. I always think of the qualities I can bring to the table and offer them. Things like being dependable trustworthy .. etc. When they are interviewing so many people it is hard to secure a job, but selling yourself is the best for sure.
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
15 Jan 13
Apart from my skills and knowledges written in my CV, I can also help in maitaining your databases. I learned that one of your employees, the one who maintains your division's databases, is currently on study leave.
• United States
14 Jan 13
If I thought I was good at the jobs that I had, I would let them know my good points. I would tell them what I did on the job that made me efficient. If I was good at the computer, I would let them know. If I was conscientious and had a great attitude, I would mention this. Attitude is very important. If I was friendly, I would tell them this. Even if I hadn't been so friendly on my other jobs, I would tell them this, hopiong that I will be friendly on my new job. I would tell them I always got my job finished on time even if I didn't on my last job. I would say this because I would hope I would do better on my new job. In other words, I would tell them good things about myself even if I wasn't so good on my last jobs in the hopes that I will be better. This would be only a white lie. If I work fast, get to work on time, don't make mistakes, don't copmplain, take my job seriously, and am seldom absent, I would let them know this. If I felt I was polite on the telephone, I would tell them this also.