How to Answer the Interview Question: Why Should We Hire You?

What is the purpose of preparing for the interview question 'why should we hire you?'

• To understand the company's pain points

• To demonstrate your skills and expertise

• To highlight your unique talents

• To research the company's values

What is the best way to approach the question 'why should we hire you?'

• As a mini sales presentation

• As a personal story

• As a list of strengths

• As a direct answer

What should you do in step 1 of answering the question 'why should we hire you?'

• Evaluate the company's activity on social media

• Review the company's LinkedIn page

• Research the company's website

• Understand the company's pain points

What should you do in step 2 of answering the question 'why should we hire you?'

• Match your skills to the job description

• Highlight your unique talents

• Develop a personal story

• Research the company's values

What should you do in step 3 of answering the question 'why should we hire you?'

• Explain the results of your career accomplishments

• Develop a personal story

• Highlight your unique talents

• Match your skills to the job description

What should you do in step 4 of answering the question 'why should we hire you?'

• Explain the results of your career accomplishments

• Highlight your unique talents

• Match your skills to the job description

• Show what sets you apart from other candidates

What should you avoid saying when answering the question 'why should we hire you?'

• You should hire me because I am a hard worker

• You should hire me because I work well with others

• You should hire me because I have a unique understanding

• You should hire me because I have experience in the industry

What can students match the job description to if they don't have much work experience?

• Volunteer work

• Course work

• Both volunteer work and course work

• Neither volunteer work nor course work

What is the purpose of building a story around each item highlighted in step 2?

• To demonstrate your unique talents

• To explain the results of your career accomplishments

• To show what sets you apart from other candidates

• To match your skills to the job description

What should you do to answer the question 'why should we hire you?' in a non-rehearsed manner?

• Memorize the script

• Practice with family members and friends

• Read from a prepared statement

• Speak spontaneously without any preparation