5 Steps to Answering Why Should We Select You?

The Mistakes You Should Not Do While Answering the Why Should We Hire You Question

I rarely see someone answer the question “why should we hire you?” well.
The following are the most common blunders:

The candidate does not devote sufficient time to the question.

Only 1-2 arguments are given by the candidate.

Candidate blathers

Candidate isn’t a good seller.

The candidate fails to connect what they’ve done and learned to the new job’s criteria and environment.

The candidate fails to connect their motivation to the company’s demands.

How to Answer the Why Should We Hire You Question

Your response should sum up the main selling points of what you have to offer. It is not a time to be shy. What is worse, you may have done a great job of navigating the other interview questions, and then soften your candidacy by failing to sell yourself on this question.

And, it is a question that you should expect and therefore can prepare for. Here’s how to go about preparing an answer:

1.Consider what you can offer this organization.
Previous work experience that is relevant to the position you are interviewing for.
Knowledge in a specific field.
Expertise and experience in specific situations (growth, change, turnaround, start-up, etc.).
Skills.
Attributes.
Style.
Networks.
Demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm for your company or career.
Potential for the future…
There’s a lot to consider……

2.Make a list of 4-6 categories of reasoning that best support and explain your candidacy, then arrange them in a logical order.
Make certain that each reason is backed up by proof.
The majority of your points should be accompanied by evidence to back up your claims.
Your list should be well-organized and well-coordinated.

3.As a general rule, your first reason for why we should hire you should address or explain very persuasively that you have the necessary experience to execute the job.

4.Another aspect to consider is the essential candidate characteristics that are required for the job.
If the hiring organization, for example, is seeking a change agent, it’s a good idea to think about that (assuming that it describes you).

5.While not a hard and fast rule, this is the type of question that will most likely be asked near the end of the interview.
If you believe you didn’t do a good job addressing a specific and important problem during the interview and know you have more to contribute than you communicated, improvising on this subject is a smart approach.
Add to your list of reasons or emphasize an existing one by mentioning the problem and how you have what they’re seeking.

6.Finally, the question of why should we hire you may not be raised.
The question, on the other hand, remains unanswered.
If you don’t feel like you’ve had a chance to sell yourself, consider volunteering this information.
Rather than sitting back and taking it easy, you will astonish others with your initiative.

Aside from explaining why you’re a solid candidate for the job, answering the why should we hire you to question successfully fosters a perception of you as self-assured, knowledgeable, and not afraid to sell.
There’s no such thing as a bad thing.