Why should we hire you? Five best answers. Why should we hire you? is one of the commonest
questions in interviews. The interviewer will always want to know why you believe you deserve
the job or how you will benefit the organization if given a chance. This guide will discuss
five approaches you can take to answer this question that will guarantee success. Remember
it is not as easy as it sounds, and you must therefore craft your answer well. Why should
we hire you? Answer number one. You can choose to benefit from this question by selling yourself
in the answer. Look at the job description and mention some of your qualities, skills
or attributes needed in the position you're interviewing for. Convince the interviewer
that you have what it takes to excel. Sample answer. I am skilled at this job, given my
15 years of experience, which makes me able to handle everything listed in the job description
I have worked with several teams before and therefore understand how to be a good team
player and make positive contributions in team settings. I am willing to use all the
skills I have gathered in this field to better your organization. Additionally, I am a diligent
and self motivated worker who takes great pride in his job. I strive to do better at
whatever I do every day by building my skill set and learning new things. I will push myself
and ensure that I perform well if given a chance. You are assured of a disciplined
creative, joyful, and collaborative worker in you. Answer number two. You can start by
thanking the interviewer for such a good question and then pose a question back for further
clarification. Confirm what they need in the candidate and then mention an experience showing
that you succeeded in it or can manage to do it. You can give as many specific examples
as you need. Just make sure that they are relevant. Sample answer. Thank you for asking
such a critical question. You have quite an advantage over me since you fully understand
what you need whereas I am still getting to know more about your company. However, from
what I have gathered, I believe that you are looking for someone willing to work long hours
and deliver on time, right? I am ready to work long hours and just like in my former
workplace, get everything done on time. I know how to prioritize work and organize myself
for timely delivery. I can also work independently and under pressure without compromising on
the end results. Answer number three. This third approach will only apply if you have
already had a lengthy discussion with the interviewer or when the question is asked
at the end of the interview. You should be empathetic in your answer. Reiterate your
passion for the organization and your own experience and ask the interviewer if they
need any clarification on your qualifications. Sample answer. I understand that you have
a huge decision to make at the end of the interview. I hope that I have revealed my
understanding and passion for this position and everything around it from our previous
discussions. You must have also established that I am experienced and skilled in this
field. My previous employers can vouch for me and confirm that I successfully met all
the assignments that I handled. I would therefore love nothing more than to be part of your
team and do the same. I am also ready to offer any clarification on my qualifications if
there is any unclear part. Answer number four. This fourth approach is the commonest. You
first need to praise the company and even thank the interviewer for giving you a chance
before tabling how the organization will benefit from your services. Sell yourself fully and
make the hiring manager believe that you are the best person for the particular position
Sample answer. Thank you for giving me a chance by inviting me to this interview. I have been
keeping up with your company for quite some time, and I have to admit that you are doing
a good job. I am highly skilled in this field, having worked for different companies in my
career. I have over 15 years of experience that your company will benefit from. I am
willing to apply everything that I have learned in this job to better your operations and
help you achieve your mission. I am also a skilled communicator who can work well in
team settings and clearly pass information around the organization. Your company will
greatly benefit from our services if you give me a chance. Answer number five. This last
approach is for those with no or minimal experience in a particular field. It would be best to
focus more on what you will offer and less on your lack of experience. Remember, the
interviewer has your resume and CV and knows that you are inexperienced. Therefore, do
not waste time justifying your inexperience, but delve right into what you can offer. Sample
answer. I just graduated from college. I do not, therefore, have any real experience in
this field. However, I am willing to work hard and use all the skills I have gathered
in my past college internships to better this organization and perform excellently in this
job. I have learned how to multitask and prioritize work, skills that will come in handy when
working for your organization. Being a fast learner also enables me to adapt quickly in
a new workplace. I will push myself to perform excellently and also contribute positively
in team settings. I can assure you that I will fit in well in such a fast-paced environment
These are some of the approaches you can take in convincing the interviewer that they should
hire you. Remember to sell yourself regardless of your level of experience by focusing more
on what the company stands to gain from your services and mentioning your skill set