Top 10 Ways to ASK FOR THE JOB in an Interview!

Let’s get real, my good people ─ when you are job hunting you
are not begging for a handout. You have to remember you are 
legitimately offering an organization your experience, energy
and time in exchange for employment. The truth is, hiring 
managers actually LIKE hearing you WANT the job. It shows 
them honesty, enthusiasm and eagerness. And it’s flattering!

Is this a tough question to ask? Of course! We're afraid of 
rejection and sometimes we are just shy. Or maybe we feel we
are being too forward, and they will take us the wrong way as
being arrogant or obnoxious, or the worst-case scenario ─ 
DESPERATE.

The goal in an interview is to make it a friendly 
conversation between two peers. How do we do this? By 
finding the common ground and working together to solve the 
positive or negative problem that has led this company to 
have the need to hire. And the better you get to know your 
interviewer, the easier it will be for you to find the right 
words to ask. And currently with LinkedIn, there really is 
no excuse to not do your research.

To get you started, here are 10 variations on the theme of 
“how to ask for the job” that I found online. They all pretty
much say more or less the same thing. Go ahead and read them
and see if one of them sounds a little bit like you. Try it 
out, change it, make it yours, memorize it if you have to, 
and then say it at the end of your next job interview. Good 
luck!


1. “I think I could do a lot for your company and that we 
could work well together. Have I given you all the 
information you need to offer me the job?”

2. Summarize your qualifications and then say, “That’s why I 
think I’d be a good fit for this position. Is there anything 
I haven’t covered?”

3. “I’m certain this is the job I want. What can I do to 
convince you that I’m the right person for this position?”

4. “I’m very interested in this job. Is there anything 
preventing you from offering me the job right now?”

5. “I am truly interested in the job. What is the next step 
for consideration? When will you be making a decision? Are 
there any questions I have left unanswered?”

6. “I feel my background and skills are a good fit for this 
position, and I’m very interested. What is the next step?”

7. “I am really interested in this job and working with your 
team. Do you have any more questions for me?”

8. “This job sounds perfect for my skills and experience. 
I’d really like to work with you and your team.”

9. “I would love to work for your company. I think I have a 
lot to offer, such as 'x' and 'y'. What is the next step in 
the hiring process?”

10. “After what I’ve learned about you and your company, I’m 
confident I’d be a good fit. I hope to hear from you soon.”

Last thought: This should go without saying but here it is 
anyway: You should only “ask for the job” if this is a job 
that you’re sure you want, and are prepared to accept right 
on the spot. (As always, be sincere, be enthusiastic, be 
courteous, be honest, and be yourself)

Now go get ‘em my fabulous Job Seekers!
        

Stacie Renna is a Senior Executive Recruiter and Certified 
Resume Writer / Interview Coach / LinkedIn Profile Writer / 
Executive Bio Writer. To speak to Stacie directly regarding 
her resume writing services, please email directly at 
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