WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

The general myth in the minds of most job applicants today is that scaling the hurdle of aptitude tests will almost certainly land you the job,but the fact is, the interview stage is just as important as the test. One major and very common question we often face from the interview panel is, "Why should we hire you?". The question appears simple but it's one you can't afford to go wrong when giving a response.

There are thousands of applicants out there, many of which are as qualified as you are, what will interest a prospective employer is what makes you unique. The question "why should we hire you?" provides that platform to showcase what makes you different from others.

The first point of note is that you must maintain a balance between self-confidence and humility. The perfect way of responding to this question is to outline the qualities you have that can benefit the company using past experiences/achievements to buttress your claims. Never respond by stating things you will do but emphasize on things you have done.

Remember, don't go all stereotype like everybody else using words like "I am resilient",  "I am a go-getter",  "I am determined" etc. For further studies, read more on the following question-answering techniques: C.A.R. and S.T.A.R.

- Wale Fatile