How to Answer the Interview Question Why should we hire you?

How to Answer the Interview Question Why should we hire you?

Explanation of the Question:

A great question to be asked, as your answer will be highly positive and will sell you in the most generous way-don’t be shy here! Start with “by hiring me…” now give them a great selling line, what is the one thing they want from you?

Then tell them how you will do it, use examples from previous job roles to highlight your ability and knowledge

Example Interview Answer

“By hiring me, you will gain an experienced sales manager who has a proven track record. I lead by the front and my motivational leadership style has ensured an increase in profits in the last 2 companies I have worked for”

How to Answer the Interview Question “Why did you leave your last job?”

Why did you leave your last job?

Explanation of the Question:

Be positive with this answer and smile – employers like to hear that you left for a good opportunity or reason, a chance to do something special or for a good career move.

  • Start the answer with a look back
  • Explain what you enjoyed about your previous role
  • Give a Positive reason for leaving

Example Interview Answer

“I enjoyed working at Company Name and really enjoyed the interaction of working with a wide range of individuals-I feel I gained a lot of transferrable skills from this experience, which I can use in this role.

It was a hard choice to leave but I felt that this great opportunity is the next obvious step for me”