Interviewer: Out of all the candidates, why should we hire you?
Bill: You should hire me because I’m confident that I’ll do the best job. I have a proven track record of success at all of the positions that I have held. This position requires someone who will be able to work well without supervision and who is creative. I am a creative and self-motivated person, so I think I am a perfect fit for this position.
Interviewer: Can you tell me some of the other traits that would make you a great fit for this position?
Bill: Sure. I think I have had success at all of my previous positions because I am responsible, enthusiastic, and dependable. I enjoy coming to work and challenging myself to be the best. I keep a positive attitude at all times, so I am easy to work with and I always get along well with my co-workers.
Interviewer: How do you challenge yourself?
Bill: I consistently push myself to improve my work and every year I set new goals for myself to achieve. This helps me constantly strive to be better. All of these things are reasons that I would be a good fit here and why you should hire me.
Patterns and Examples
I should be hired because ____________________. I ____________________.
- I should be hired because of my work ethic. I will work harder than anybody else.
- I should be hired because I am the best at attracting new business in this industry. I have a lot of contacts and experience in this business.
I am the perfect candidate for this position. First, ____________________. Second, ____________________.
- I am the perfect candidate for this position. First, I am hardworking, efficient, and creative. Second, I can work well in high-pressure situations, and I always produce good results.
- I am the perfect candidate for this position. First, I have a lot of experience working in this industry. Second, I am eager to prove my abilities as a manager.
The reasons that you should hire me are that ____________________ and ____________________.
- The reasons that you should hire me are that I always produce good results, and I work well with other people.
- The reasons that you should hire me are that I know how to successfully attract new customers using online marketing and I know how to use social media to grow your brand.
