Why should we hire you
Why do you want to work for us?
Why should we hire you?
Why you are the best candidate for us?
Part 6
By Sami Bsoul
Let me start with the question, why do you want to work for us? This is your chance to recap how the company will benefit from hiring you. You do not want to disclose emotions that you need this job desperately, but rather you want to show your interviewer that you are passionate about the role. The message you want to convey when answering this question is:
Your awareness of the job requirements.
Your level of skills required for the job.
The knowledge and experience you have gained related to this job.
You can also demonstrate that you have learned about the company, and mention what this company is good at.
For example:
Instead of saying: "...I feel I can contribute to the company by...", better say: "...I believe
"...I believe my contribution to the team would be..." (Provide a real example, such as simplifying processes).
Instead of saying: "...I like innovation...", better say: "...I can bring new ideas, especially in the field of (keep it relevant)."
Instead of saying: "...I heard good things about the company...", better say: "...The reputation of the company captured my attention..." (It means you actively searched for that piece of information).
Instead of saying: "...It will be great fun to work for this company...", better say: "...What I like about the company is the positive atmosphere..." (Again, if you know how the company atmosphere looks like, it means you did search deeply for details about the company).
Note 1: When your interviewer asks you what motivates you, you will notice that questions about your strengths and weaknesses may not always be asked. Nonetheless, your interviewer will want to know what inspires and motivates you. They will be looking to see if you are thinking practically about the new job you are applying to. So, the type of questions might be "Why are you interested in this position?" or "What are your expectations from this job?" When you reply to these questions, you want to be focused and keep it simple. You want to sell your skills and abilities and introduce yourself. Answering these questions is not about your dreams and wishes, but rather a demonstration of your awareness. Applicants have the right to be proud of their abilities, but they should not be vain or arrogant. Therefore, you should be prepared with your own original answer that your interviewer wants to hear from you. Your answers should not delve too deeply into things, but rather be a true portrayal combined with concrete examples that you want to show to others.
Why should we hire you?
In my book on inspiration and motivation, "LiberateMe," I have spoken extensively on this topic. While there may be a million people who can do the things you do wonderfully, and perhaps even better, remember that they can never be you. You are unique, and that's what you should show when answering this question. Here's something to keep in mind: if you've been invited to an interview, it means that your CV has made an impression on the recruiter and your future manager. It also means that you might be one of the best candidates they've decided to invite for an interview. Now it's up to you to prove to them why they should hire you.
One important thing to remember when answering this question is that you should focus on the specific skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job. Don't just give generic answers like "I'm a hard worker" or "I'm a quick learner." Instead, give concrete examples of how you've used your skills in previous roles and how those skills will help you succeed in this new position. Remember, the interviewer is looking for someone who can not only do the job but excel in it, so make sure you highlight your unique strengths and abilities.
Another way to approach this question is to talk about your passion for the company and the role. If you can demonstrate that you're genuinely excited about the opportunity to work for this company and contribute to its success, that can go a long way in convincing the interviewer that you're the right person for the job. Just make sure you back up your enthusiasm with specific examples of how you'll use your skills and experience to make a meaningful impact.
It can happen that you still do not see yourself able to fill certain roles even you have all the skills in the world for that role. I believe, that for any position, it is not only about the skills you have and it is not about the size of your role, it is about your own ability and your capacity as well. Equally, this question seems similar to the previous question, however the only thing here you want to demonstrate your confidence and abilities to take this role.
Additionally, when answering the question "Why should we hire you?" it's important to show that you understand the company's needs and can articulate how your skills and experience can specifically address those needs. This demonstrates that you've done your research and are genuinely interested in the position. Additionally, consider highlighting any unique experiences or perspectives you may bring to the role that can enhance the team's diversity and collaboration. Ultimately, the goal is to demonstrate that you're not only a good fit for the position, but that you can also contribute to the company's overall success and growth.
For example, you can talk about your significant accomplishments. If you are a recent graduate, you can still mention your achievements from your university such as special projects, internships, or other related experiences. Additionally, you can also showcase your energy and enthusiasm towards the role and the company.
Note 2: Your Future Manager
Keep in mind that your future manager has a critical role in the company and, in many cases, has no spare time to spend. Therefore, if you save them time by being concise and to-the-point during your interview, it will be a plus. You need to be well-prepared about the company's background, and you should already know most of the details about the position. Additionally, you should consider the type of questions you will ask your future manager. You should communicate in a substantive way, getting to the point quickly. You don't want to ask your future manager about rotation possibilities in the company when you haven't even been accepted for the role. Try to interest your future manager in 3-5 minutes. If you have good interpersonal skills, try to quickly understand their personality and adjust to it. If your future manager smiles during the interview, you don't want to look displeased or frown.
Why you are the best candidate for us?
As in the previous question, be clear and concise. The interviewer again wants to know about your skills and how you articulate them.
I wrote about this in my book “LiberateMe”:
When you have so many people living on the same planet at the same time, it is nearly impossible to feel as if you are the "only you" there is in the world. That you alone are capable of doing the things that you do or handling tasks the way that you do. While it may, in some way, be true, at the same time, this statement could never be the furthest thing from the truth. Everything relates to your honest intention. Even a million people can never have your spirit. They can never see things the way you do. They can never hold your place in your loved one's heart. They would never be able to inspire people the way you inspire others. They have their own unique way of doing everything, and so do you.
You would say, for example: ... Besides my work experience, I possess all the requirements for the job. I had the chance to demonstrate my ability to (mention all responsibilities posted within the job advertisement). I was also involved in (mention other relevant experience or achievements).
In addition to demonstrating a thorough understanding of the role requirements, you want to highlight how you can bring more to the company than just your skills and past work experience. This includes showcasing your unique qualities that set you apart from other candidates.
Note 3: Please tell me, what did you do before? As I wrote in my book "Liberate Me", it is natural that you know more about yourself than anyone else. This is because you spend more time with yourself than anyone else does. However, there are some aspects of your personality that can only be revealed through action. When you are asked any question, take it simply; people want to get to know you and it is up to you to make it easy for them. You are not being asked about a stranger, but about yourself. It is true that some people have difficulty answering this simple question, "please tell me what you did before," even though they have a great CV. They find it hard to articulate what they really did in past jobs or in their life in general.
In your CV, you have mentioned some roles that you have had in the past. Your interviewer might ask you what you exactly did in a specific role. If you answer this question in a general way, then you may have missed the point and you might even receive negative points. If you apply for a position that requires specific specialization in the industry and your CV contains this specialization, but you are not able to demonstrate it, or even worse, if this field was never part of your previous job, then as an applicant, you will be out of the track. Therefore, you need to be focused and demonstrate that you know your CV inside-out. You have the required experience for the new role, but you need to demonstrate it, so prepare a few sentences about each role you had in the past. You want to be structured, systematic, clear, and quick with your answers.
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Sami Bsoul, Master of Science, the aspiring author of the books LiberateMe , Scorpio_The Deepwater, The Elevator_Your way to inner happiness, Shrewd enough, Aries for Life_The Volcano, was born in the town of Nazareth located in Israel. In his youthful days, he took education quite seriously and that was seen in his attitude towards learning in general and psychology studies in particular.
Although he graduated in 1996 adding to his arsenal five active languages in between Hebrew, Arabic, English, Czech and Slovak, his endless passion to psychology, astrology, other cultures and mentalities, besides his exposure to foreign languages, encouraged him to continue the search after the life meaning and seeking replies for all unanswered questions about our mysterious world. By the age of 29, he found some of those answers and others took him to various places around the world including the UK, Czech Republic, Austria, Ukraine and Slovakia where he wrote his first novel LiberateMe.
With degree Master Of Science, he remained diligent in his psychology studies, astrology studies and Coaching plus being Hebrew Lecturer for more than nine years. He expanded his studies in particular into the fields of Psychology and Coaching. During this time, he gained a world of experience, learned the languages of the locals and acquired some useful life tips and developed enormous passion and knowledge in Astrology, which he shares with the rest of the world through his writing and the new book Scorpio- The Deepwater and others.