How to Answer Why Should We Hire You

How to Answer Why Should We Hire You Facebook8TweetLinkedInPinEmail1Shares9 This question can be tricky and its usually the one that makes your mind go blank. You  walk into the interview with the confidence that you are the best candidate  for the role. However, when youre asked why they should hire you, you fall to pieces and forget all of your skills and strengths that will make you a great employee. The best way to avoid this mind blank is Preparation Before the interview, look over the job description and what the role consists of. Make a note of the requirements and match these up to your own skills and qualifications. This is so you can visually see how you are a right fit for the role. Its also a good idea to think about past experiences and how this can relate to the role you are applying for. For example, what you have done previously that can benefit the potential employer. Experienced answer: Within your job description, you mentioned it is essential to have experience in paid media campaigns. I have spent the past two years working within a digital agency, where one of my key responsibilities was assisting in the development and creation of pay-per-click advertisements. The skills I developed here, I wish to pursue further and I believe this job opportunity will provide me with the chance to do so. I feel I am a good fit for this position due to my experience within a busy digital agency which allowed me to develop not only my SEO skills but also strengthen my communication skills, whilst working under tight deadlines. Graduate answer: I am a motivated individual with a keen interest in design, which I believe is reflected through my time spent at university. This is where I developed my skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, to which I extended into undertaking freelance projects. I worked with a small start-up company to develop a logo for their brand.  I realised at this point this is something I am passionate about and its something I fully enjoy doing on a day to day basis. To which this is the reason why I believe this job role will be the perfect match for me. What to avoid Exaggerating past experiences Coming across as cocky or arrogant A long and unfocused answer Saying you only want the job because you need the money Good luck! Want to find out more on how to answer common interview questions? Find out here