“Why should I hire you?” is a common interview question. You might be taken back with the slight challenge implied yet will probably list out all your strengths with your answer.

 This interview question has a trap that many candidates fall into which to avoid needs some preparation. 

 Other variations on this interview question include:

·        Why should we hire you?

·        Why do you want to work here?

·        Why do you want to work for us?

·        Why do you want to work as this company?

 Knowing exactly what is being asked when answering job interview questions is the first step to giving a great answer. The interviewer is rarely after just the face value of the question. 

 Next, understanding how to prepare for Why should I hire you is also important if you want to give a very strong answer that will get the hiring manager thinking “I want to work with this person”. 

 Learn a three step process for preparing a great answer for “Why should I hire you” which you can use for each interview you attend which will give you a strong, memorable and original answer to this interview question.

 At the end, go through the example answers that a professional level and junior manager level candidate might give.

 Take the time to practice your answer. Speak out loud or video yourself. The delivery of your answer should be clear, structured, and confident. Do include at least one good example in your answer and use numbers to explain the scale of the benefit you delivered to the company you worked for.

 Good luck in your job search and interviews.