If there were some sort of Job Search Grammys, “Why should we hire you?” would have my vote for “Most Brazen Interview Question.” I don’t even like asking it in a mock interview, so I don’t know how hiring managers stomach it in a real one. And while it’s super tempting to return the sass with, “Well why should I work here?” I’d recommend… not doing that.
The good news is, “Why should we hire you?” is actually a really great opportunity to sum up why you’d be an awesome choice.
So why do interviewers ask this question?
A couple reasons, actually. Hiring managers might want to get your perspective on why you’re a good match for the job. Obviously, they’re trying to decipher that for themselves during the interview, but it’s also helpful for employers to see it from your angle.
Alternatively, maybe they can already see that you could do the job, but they’d like to know what you think might set you apart from all the other qualified people who applied. In other words, what makes you special?
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