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Answering the question: Why should we hire you?

You’ve created a great resume, passed the initial phone screening and are on your way to an in-person interview for the job you want! Then they ask you the question…”Why should we hire you.” What do you say? How do you respond?

Come Prepared

Going through the hiring process can be a long journey, so you want to be sure you get yourself into an interview situation.

Showing up with a set of your best skills can help you when this question arises to keep on track in showcasing what you do best. You should think about 4-5 strengths that you can connect to the job. Making sure to have a varied mix of skills and strengths is also vital to show that you have depth within your knowledge. Hard skills such as technical expertise and soft skills such as conversation etiquette can help you highlight your diversity of strengths and show employers you have put thought into showcasing what you do best.

Tie Your Strengths to Real-World Situations

Once you know which strengths you plan to lead with, think of situations you have personally experienced that have allowed you to use your skills and be successful. Recruiters and those in the position to hire people will often ask candidates about examples of how their approach to handling situations and what they did to complete a favorable resolution. Think about specifics and be prepared to tie it all together to why you are the best possible fit for this role. You may not know which strength they will ask for more information about so make sure you have something prepared for each one you decided to highlight.

Create an Elevator Pitch to Sell YOU

An elevator pitch is a 60-75 second summary about who you are to sell your skill set and mindset to potential employers. Because you can never be sure how much time you’ll get with an interviewer, this technique prepares you for quick interactions.

It’s a great way to remind yourself what you stand for, what your belief is and how you operate. You can create several elevator pitches about specifics within your character, but an overall quick summary pitch is often the most useful.

Using these tips, you should be able to sufficiently answer the question “Why should we hire you” through giving a glimpse of who you are, your values and your strengths and backing them up with your real-world experience!

How to Ace Your Job Interview

To Ace (something)- To do exceptionally well in something, especially a high-pressure situation.

What does it take to Ace an interview for a new job and how do you best prepare yourself for success? Here is a new perspective from IntelliSource on what is needed from candidates to get through the interview process and into the careers they want most!

Recruiters are often the first line of people that job seekers look to impress as they apply for jobs. Intellisource Corporate Branch Manager and Hiring Professional Abby Pais-Bernath believes your personality and professionalism go a long way to helping you get the position you want:

Intellisource Corporate Branch Manager and Hiring Professional Abby Pais-Bernath

“I think that the idea of “Will Before Skill” is important in that personality and drive of job seeker will trump skill-based accolades on resumes. A candidate with a passion for a job who is humble and coachable is extremely important to the success of that position and person. When interviewing, make your intentions known. Sell yourself and be confident but make sure you don’t act too personal. Keep your professionalism and show why you want the position as well as your desire to grow.”

First, getting the job you apply for takes preparation and showcasing your personality. Next, it takes a positive attitude and the ability to show how you want to learn more. These can be the most important things you can do to get a call back for the jobs you want most.

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