To learn about economic happenings and educating people on the world of finance.

There are many questions an interviewer can ask such as:

1. List your strengths and weaknesses
2. Tell us about yourself

There are other questions as well but which question is the one that is most dreaded? Or may be considered the most crucial one?

Yup, you guessed it. It is “Why Should We Hire You?” I’m not saying other questions aren’t as important or difficult but this particular question is like Brett Favre’s interception pass last night against the Saints – A GAME CHANGER. The answer to this question can change the game in your favor just like it did for the Saints or against you just like it did for Favre and the Vikings. Now, it doesn’t mean that Favre isn’t a good player or that Vikings aren’t a better team, it just means that one mistake cost Favre the game. Similarly, the way we answer this question can make or break the deal for you. You may without a doubt be a better candidate skills wise, but the competitor might be a better self-marketer.

I have been asked the above mentioned question at almost every interview I’ve ever been to and I am certain that anyone who has ever interviewed has come across it too. So what really is the right answer? Now, I am in no way a professional or an expert at answering that question but speaking from personal experience and upon seeking advice from people with more experience, I can definitely conclude that there is no particular right answer to this question. It all comes down to HOW YOU MARKET YOURSELF.

I am sure that everyone will agree with me that to land a job in the current economic situation we need to market ourselves better than we usually would. There are more people applying for the same job and everyone has some unique skill that they can bring to the table. But, who really gets hired? The one who sells himself better than the other.

I wrote this article to learn myself on how to answer the question. I invite people from all backgrounds and experiences to give their input on the topic. share their experience and knowledge on the subject with college graduates and job seekers like myself to better market themselves. It would be great if you could mention who you are and what you do in the comments. You don’t have to completely reveal your identity but your position and number of years of work experience would be great.

Before opening this Blog post for a discussion I have a link to share. I believe it is very insightful:

http://bit.ly/6pEucw “Why Should We Hire You” by Carole Martin at JobBank USA – I think she has some good tips in here.

There are various links on YouTube. Just type “Why should I hire you?” or “Why Should We Hire You”

Thanks and can’t wait to read your inputs!