how would you answer this qns:why should the company employ you over other candidates?

Question

what are some questions you would ask to show during the interview to make them impress by you? and so far, of so many interview you went, what's the toughest question you ever stumble upon?

Answer 1

This really depends on you personally. I would look at your greatest strengths. I would develop your answer around these strengths and how you can incorporate them into the position. To use myself as an example, I personally love to learn and enjoy project management so I would be able to bring my excitement and energy to the table.

Answer 2

Start out by saying" I cannot speak for someone else" to show that you are speaking for You and not putting down other applicants. I feel that I would be an asset to your company. I am honest, a team player, etc. ect. (tell them what an asset you are) and I am here for the long run.( theydon't want to have the turnover because it costs them money). They want to know what you are going to do for them. This is the time to blow your horn. If you don't tell them they will not know. You must assume that noone else will ever tell them about you except in negative terms. Do not ever make the mistake in talking badly about an ex employer. It shows negativity. People want positive people around them.

The most difficult questions I have answered is why I left another job. Here they want to hear the dirt about another company or person. Do NOT FALL FOR IT!!!! You need to be gracious, positive, answer the question and go on. Like.... there was another opportunity presented that made better use of my personality and talent. I am grateful to xyz for giving me the opportunity to learn abc but it was time for me to go to wherever.

Answer 3

A good source for having a successful interview is monster.com. Be sure to have a least 5 questions to ask a potential employer. Research the company and the industry and ask questions you are really interested in having an answer to. Ask questions relevant in 3 categories: the company as a whole, the department you'll be working and and then something personal such as, "do you support on-going training and development? How much training can I expect to recieve?" The better you know yourself and your skillset, the better prepared you will be to answer any question they ask. And be honest, don't answer with something you THINK they want to hear. You are there to size them up as a potential employer as much as they are sizing you up as a potential employee.

Answer 4

LOL...it's funny....that IS the toughest question I was ever asked and the first time I heard it, I was DUMBFOUNDED...finally I researched and brain stormed and came up with some good answers for that sucker!

First always consider what the company is really asking. If they ask what your greatest weakness is, they don't mean CHOCOLATE...or something like that! They mean RELATED to the POSITION... what does your weakness mean to THEM as a company? If your greatest weakness is that you have a lot of skill but little experience......that's a good weakness to talk to them about.

But back to YOUR question: the reason for the question.....

Regardless of how your skill levels or experience compars with others... companies aren't usually stuck on skill level (they're usually willing to "train the right person" and even send them back to school to gain additional education where required). ....and experience will come to ANY employee who stays on the job with them.... So they are looking for a person who's committed. So I'd answer something like this:

I don't know about others, but I'm here for the long-haul. I'm not just looking for a temporary job, I plan to make my career here. I will be here EVERY day, ALL day I'm scheduled to work. I won't call in sick and tired of work. :) I won't be hindered by other interests and obligations. You will be able to depend on me to be here, on time, every day, until I die or retire.

Another thing you could throw in...

Whatever I do, whatever position I hold, I consider myself as a professional and I take pride in doing a good job, being the best, and being a valuable employee to the company that I work for. I'm eager to learn all I can learn and perhaps take classes or whatever I need to do or take in order to establish my self in your company and grow roots here. I don't want to be the office dummy. I want to gain experience and knowledge that make me valuable to this company.

Good luck

Answer 5

Prior to your interview do as much research on the company as you possibly can. Then evaluate your education, skills, knowledge, job and volunteer history and life experiences to find things that fit into the company's needs. Then you'll be able to answer the question why they should hire you over other candidates.