Comments on: Finally! How To Answer The Typical Interview Question: “Why Should I Hire You?” http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/ "Blowing up" your job search with STREET SMART interview tips that get YOU hired. Learn how to write a resume, answer interview questions, negotiate salaries ... Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:53:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carol http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/comment-page-1/#comment-10358 Carol Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:42:57 +0000 http://www.interviewmastermind.com/?p=701#comment-10358 Absolutely fantastic your article. I think your approach is very good, in my opinion is not aggressive it just shows how confident you are with your skills and if you can do the job. Absolutely fantastic your article. I think your approach is very good, in my opinion is not aggressive it just shows how confident you are with your skills and if you can do the job.

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]]> By: Amanda http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/comment-page-1/#comment-10249 Amanda Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:00:49 +0000 http://www.interviewmastermind.com/?p=701#comment-10249 I went back to school for anthropology/archaeology a few years ago, and that has been a good way to answer this question in almost any interview -- having the training to understand where a person is coming from, be they employer, employee, or customer (although I'm always tempted to tell them what a kick ass Indiana Jones type I am, all swashbuckling and mad Swiss Army knife-like adaptability). I went back to school for anthropology/archaeology a few years ago, and that has been a good way to answer this question in almost any interview — having the training to understand where a person is coming from, be they employer, employee, or customer (although I’m always tempted to tell them what a kick ass Indiana Jones type I am, all swashbuckling and mad Swiss Army knife-like adaptability).

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]]> By: solitaire http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/comment-page-1/#comment-422 solitaire Sat, 22 May 2010 03:04:02 +0000 http://www.interviewmastermind.com/?p=701#comment-422 Every time I've ever tried this, if I get any feed back at all, it is that I am coming across as arrogant. I present the information in a matter of fact way, but if I close with the "why would you hire anyone but me? gambit, I'm lucky if they open the door before shoving me through it. Every time I’ve ever tried this, if I get any feed back at all, it is that I am coming across as arrogant. I present the information in a matter of fact way, but if I close with the “why would you hire anyone but me? gambit, I’m lucky if they open the door before shoving me through it.

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]]> By: admin http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/comment-page-1/#comment-30 admin Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:40:32 +0000 http://www.interviewmastermind.com/?p=701#comment-30 I know what you mean. Too often people fall under the IMPULSE of "winging it" instead of using strategic answers that could give them a fighting shot at landing the job offer, or at a minimum leave the hiring manager with an impression that STICKS long after the interview... I know what you mean. Too often people fall under the IMPULSE of “winging it” instead of using strategic answers that could give them a fighting shot at landing the job offer, or at a minimum leave the hiring manager with an impression that STICKS long after the interview…

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]]> By: rodjoh http://www.interviewmastermind.com/typical-interview/finally-how-to-answer-the-typical-interview-question-why-should-i-hire-you/comment-page-1/#comment-29 rodjoh Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:38:55 +0000 http://www.interviewmastermind.com/?p=701#comment-29 You are right on this. I always figured this question was simply meant to test your diplomacy in semi-awkward situations. To tell you the truth not only have I personally answered the question many times, I had to participate in a hiring process once, and had to ask the question to other people. You'd think that if people really want a job or a higher position they'd be careful with their choice of words, but amazingly many people are not. You are right on this. I always figured this question was simply meant to test your diplomacy in semi-awkward situations.

To tell you the truth not only have I personally answered the question many times, I had to participate in a hiring process once, and had to ask the question to other people. You’d think that if people really want a job or a higher position they’d be careful with their choice of words, but amazingly many people are not.

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