How would you answer the question, "Why should we hire you"?

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:15:09 -0400

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 23 at 2016 10:24 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:24:00 -0400

good Poster

Response by SFC Daniel McIntire made Oct 23 at 2016 10:26 PM

SFC Daniel McIntire — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:26:04 -0400

I'm mature and self-motivated with extensive military and civilian experiences .

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Oct 23 at 2016 10:36 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:36:44 -0400

The real question is, why should I work for you?

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Oct 24 at 2016 12:50 AM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:50:21 -0400

Because if you don't your competition will

Response by PFC Jim Wheeler made Oct 24 at 2016 1:47 AM

PFC Jim Wheeler — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 01:47:45 -0400

Because sliced bread ain't got nothin' on me.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 24 at 2016 10:49 AM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:49:46 -0400

CW3, would you be asking the question? if so then I will start out with I feel if anyone ask me that question on a phone or job interview, I will tell them that I am that type of different person because I have the tools that I have collected through my 4 years of being and adult. Plus my 20 years of the military has taught me things that you will never get anywhere else, far and wide. It's not about being a leader because in the civilian world you have to start over as a follower and become a leader because in the world it hard going from Leader to Leader. Why Should you Hire Me? I have schools and certifications that a lot of people in this world do not have and when some ask me about security I done all types of security. Now I sit a desk and do security and I looking for the big picture in security and I am still not happy with what I'm doing.
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Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 24 at 2016 12:00 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:00:28 -0400

Most focus their responses on their personal view of themselves in which the hiring official is likely looking for your ability to communicate under stress vs. hearing the platitudes they hear all the time. Hopefully you've done some research on the company so you can equate what you bring to the table in terms of them being more capable, reliable, etc. in the money making department. So the question of why should I hire is really what's in it for me? People don't hire unless they see a solution to a long or short term need. Also make sure they're not into cannon fodder hiring mode. That's a good sign of a company that doesn't have a grip.

Response by SSG Mitchell George made Oct 24 at 2016 1:19 PM

SSG Mitchell George — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:19:49 -0400

I will be more qualified if, I have the chance.

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Oct 24 at 2016 2:26 PM

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:26:39 -0400

I post question like these because they are real and potentially be one that you will be asked in an interview. So the best way to be ready for it is to practice in a safe environment where if you want you can receive feedback to help you to answer them better and stronger. I am a military to civilian transition expert and see individuals who struggle with this questions.

This question is usually asked at the end of the interview so by then you understand the employers problem so tailor your answer with your background and experience to solve their problems that is why they should hire you......communicate how you will solve their problem. You can almost summarize your experience to solve their problem.

Try not to throw in new things that was not discussed throughout the interview. Think about when dating and the question is asked why should I give you my number.....why should I go out with you. Think of it as a slow pitch lobbed over the plate for you take it out of the park.

If you have any additional questions ask it here so we can help each other out.....

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Oct 24 at 2016 2:36 PM

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:36:55 -0400

Remember Confidence is Expected

Cockiness is Suspect

Arrogance is Failure........

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 6:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:10:53 -0400

I usually answer with "My skills speak for themselves. Which means less time dedicated to you teaching me the job."

Response by MSgt Abraham F. Negron made Oct 24 at 2016 6:38 PM

MSgt Abraham F. Negron — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:38:18 -0400

I love this question because this is my time to step up to the plate and hit a Home Run! This is my time to sell myself and close the deal. This is the time to really show the employer the value I bring in a way that comes across confident, real and from the heart.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2016 7:36 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:36:23 -0400

You should hire me because I'll work for you like I would work for myself. I will do everything in my power to make us successful, and then increase our success. You should also hire me because I believe in working smarter instead of harder, because I will find the most efficient way to get the job done right the first time.

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Oct 24 at 2016 8:15 PM

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:15:01 -0400

Remember focus on Whats In It For the Company although its whats in it for you......

Response by PO3 Christopher Jonah Nelson made Oct 25 at 2016 2:40 AM

PO3 Christopher Jonah Nelson — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:40:57 -0400

Certainly a fair question.

Simply put, because I have the attention to detail to keep a plane travelling upwards of 150 miles per hour on flight path and at an appropriate altitude while avoiding airborne hazards and land that plane within 50' of a 5 square inch portion of a runway.

Because I can make decisions quickly enough to be trusted to be the first person that an Air Traffic Control tower calls when an aircraft has an airborne emergency, and I'm coolheaded enough to handle all of the information appropriately and make sure that it gets to every agency that needs it within 30 seconds.

Because I'm organised enough to hold the current world record for qualification time at the world's second most difficult Clearance Delivery position, a position where you have to make sure that five different airports have correct flight paths filed with three adjacent centers and clearances through nine adjacent airspaces.

Because I'm responsible enough to have been entrusted, along with my team, with the lives of over 550,000 people over the course of four years.

And because I'm enough of a leader to have successfully qualified nine other people to do each of these things over the course of two and a half years.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 25 at 2016 3:51 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:51:36 -0400

@CW3 Dylan E. CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR A great question, After being a part of the best team in the world, I become flexible in dealing with others looking at their strengths and weaknesses. I will be able to assist them in their growth and (insert company name here) establish a trend in winning streaks to increase our productivity.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2016 1:08 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:08:05 -0400

Metlife and Old Bank of America both hired me without asking any interview questions. If I can't get another job that way then my question to you is this! Why shouldn't I opt out of the work force? After all I opted out of college when I joined the army.

Response by LTC John Wilson made Oct 27 at 2016 2:53 PM

LTC John Wilson — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:53:11 -0400

Turn the tables... ask them to state a clear reason why they would not? Then, when they produce a perceived flaw in your employability, you have opportunity to address the matter.

Response by MSgt Harry Thomas Sr. made Oct 28 at 2016 8:46 PM

MSgt Harry Thomas Sr. — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:46:12 -0400

Because I'm an asset, not a liability!

Response by SSgt Luke Hunt made May 24 at 2017 7:33 PM

SSgt Luke Hunt — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:33:17 -0400

You should hire me because I am currently performing many of these tasks at my current employer and over time have developed the necessary skills to accomplish all required tasks with minimal supervision

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Feb 13 at 2018 2:04 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:04:48 -0500

Because your competition will

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 3:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:15:43 -0500

"Well, all my friends think I'm really nice and I'm a progressive social justice warrior."