How To Perfectly Answer The "Why Should We Hire You?" Question In An Interview.

Michael, a seasoned software developer, recently got invited for an interview at a tech firm.

He had always dreamt of working at this firm, so he was elated when he read the email invite.

His impressive CV and technical skillset had gained their attention.

In his excitement, he made sure he practiced several questions and got himself adequately prepared for his interview.

Then the day came, and he was making quite the impression on the interviewer—until one of his answers messed him up.

He was asked, “Why should we hire you?” but then, he stumbled and, in his puzzled expression, replied with, “Uh, because I'm qualified.”

In the end, he wasn't given the job.

This popular interview question sounds similar to “Why do you want to work here?” but in answering, you should lead with the company's hopes and expectations instead of yours.

In the example above, Michael failed to realize this and, therefore, lost an opportunity to make an impact.

Regardless of how hiring managers ask this question, like “What makes you a good candidate for this position?” or even “Why should we hire you over other applicants?”, their main aim is to know:

• How well you understand their vision and mission.
• How you visualize your contribution to their goals.
• What makes you stand out from other candidates.
• Your potential cultural fit with the company.

In essence, this question is a way to show your confidence, self-awareness, and ability to align your skills with the company’s needs.

They are seeking a reason to believe you’re the perfect fit.

In short, they’re asking you to sell yourself.

And like any good salesperson, you need to tailor your pitch to your audience.

In this case, your audience is your interviewer or hiring manager.

And the best way to tailor your pitch and leave a lasting impression on your interviewer is by following these guides and steps:

1. Research the Role and the Company:

Before you step into the interview room, arm yourself with knowledge.

Start thinking like a marketer, not a historian.

Don't just know the information; understand the three WH-prompts:

1. Why is the company hiring for this role?
2. What gaps or needs will the position fill?
3. How do your skills and experience fill this gap?

You can easily find your answers in the job description.

Revisit the job description, re-read it, and this time, pay close attention to the skills and experience outlined under the job requirements.

Take note of the ‘required’ or ‘must-have’ skills and also those labeled as ‘preferred’ or ‘added advantage.’

Then, make a list of your skills and see how they align with theirs.

Next, visit the company's website and study their mission, values, and recent achievements.

Find out how your expertise and experience can help solve their pain points—the gaps.

2. Identify What's Unique About You:

Think about what makes you different from other candidates.

This is your unique value proposition.

Focus on the skills and capabilities that set you apart from others.

After all, the question directly asks, “Why should they hire you?” and not "someone like you?”

In this case, you must make unique connections to the job description.

Lead with your most recent and relevant role, and showcase specific experiences that match their expectations.

For instance, instead of saying, “I'm a hard worker,” demonstrate it with an example from your skills and experience, tying it to their needs.

3. Use Your Interviewer’s Words to Your Advantage:

This question is usually one of the last ones asked, meaning you can use what the hiring manager said during the interview to your advantage.

Take note of the qualities and skills that seemed important to them, and tie your answer to those interests.

For example, if you're interviewing for a business development role, you can structure your response like this:

"I'm confident my team leadership ability can contribute to the effective development of this company. You mentioned earlier that you need someone who has landed enterprise-level accounts and closed a series of huge business deals. At [X company], I successfully sealed a deal worth [Y amount] for [Z product or project] within six months of expanding into new markets. I’m known for establishing strong connections with people, so I’m sure I could match or exceed that level of success here too."

This approach reinforces your strengths, learnings, and personal qualities.

It may be tempting to think, “You should hire me because I’m the best!” and start listing your awards and accomplishments.

However, your interviewer wants to be reassured that you’re the perfect fit for the job, company, and team.

So, focus on telling the “story of us” (how your skills will benefit the company or team) rather than the “story of yourself” (your awards, accomplishments, and goals).

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