Linkedin: Jason Kwok

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A general answer to “Why Should I Hire You”

Possible Answer 1:
“Over the years, I have acquired relevant skills and experience,
which I shall bring to your organization.
I have also worked tirelessly on my communication abilities and
teamwork skills, which I will put to use in my future career, which
would be in your organization if I am selected for the position.
I have given my 100% effort in my past companies, and this has
enabled me to recognize my capabilities and limitations.
If I channelize them further, they will bring fruitful results to me
and also to your esteemed organization.”

Possible Answer 2:
“This is a wonderful opportunity for me to get interviewed at such
a renowned company.
Your organization will surely prove to be an excellent platform
for me to establish my skills and knowledge in the corporate
world.
Even though I am a fresher, I assure you that I will give my best
and work to my full potential so that I can contribute as much as I
can towards the growth and welfare of this great brand.”
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Possible Answer 3:
“Honestly, I possess all the skills and experience that you’re
looking for. I’m pretty confident that I am the best candidate for
this job role.
It’s not just my background in the past projects, but also my
people skills, which will be applicable in this position.
On the other hand, I am a self motivated person and I try to
exceed my superior’s expectations with high-quality work. Being a
fast learner, I quickly pick up business knowledge related to my
project.
Lastly, I would like to add that I work well both as an individual
contributor and also as a team member.
Collectively, all these skills put together makes me a complete
package for this job.”

Possible Answer 4:
“I feel that I should be hired by you given my excellent academic
background along with the skills and experience the company is
looking for.
I have the experience and the attitude to excel. If given a chance, I
will surely work towards building my expertise, which would
prove beneficial for me as well as your organization.”

Possible Answer 5:
“My manager recently told me that he’s never seen anyone with
more advanced Microsoft Office skills than me!
But, I would like to admit that I have acquired all my skills on job,
from my past experiences, which when implemented at your
organization, can bring much value and growth to this esteemed
organization.
I think the job role being offered will serve my purpose along with
the development of the organization.”
Now read our profile-wise customised answers to the
interview question “Why should I hire you” below.

Possible Answer 6:
A fresher’s answer to the question

“My academic records stand me apart from other job seekers.

Having graduated from Hindu College, which is one of the
premier colleges in the country, has exposed me to interaction
and teamwork with students with high intellect and belonging to
various cultures and backgrounds.
Also, studying in this college gave me immense opportunities to
delve in various extracurricular activities like Rotary Club,
participation in Chess competitions and other activities such as
dramatics, poetry and a few sports events too.
Also, living in hostel premises made me a much stronger and an
organized person with a wide network of friends and
acquaintance.
I believe that apart from a good academic background, these
qualities go a long way in shaping personalities and creating
efficient workforce.”

Possible Answer 7:
Sample answer for a software tester or test engineer or quality
analyst
“Working as a Software Tester with reputed organisations like
TCS and HCL Technologies has given me first hand experience of
working in the field of testing.
In my past career, I bagged several critical manual and
automated software testing projects, which gave me a holistic
view on the work front.
I even got the opportunity to lead several projects for which I
even got certificates.
All in all, I have about 5 years of experience in the domain, which
is an adequate time span for anyone to look forward to gaining
an experience in people management in a reputed company.
And for this, I look upto your organisation to give me a chance in
my preferred domain.”

Possible Answer 8:
How possibly an academician cum trainer could answer this
question

“My 4 years of involvement with the education industry has led to

my intense understanding of the area.
Being the Branch Manager of a play school, I got an opportunity
to gain experience of the nitty-gritty of the business and emerge
as a leader.
I also got a platform to directly interact with the parents, children
and the teachers, following which, I created a roadmap of the
education trend we cumulatively envisaged to impart to our
students, which I feel would be of huge benefit to your
organization.
I also looked after the financial management of the school which
is an added benefit to my candidature.
Playing the role of a mentor has made me capable of handling a
situation with patience and perseverance, which also is an added
virtue to my profile.
My past experience and skills make me an ideal candidate for this
position in your organization.”

Possible Answer 9:
An answer fit for a professional with around 5 years of
experience

“I am a person with experience in varied types of writing.

I have on my sleeves the expertise of writing for a news magazine,
creating content for the web and editing of documents for the
study abroad industry.
I have been able to gain versatility in the sphere of writing and
this definitely is a boon for my profile and a company like yours
which values creativity.
I have read your company’s blogs and they clearly resonate with
my style of writing, which is very well apparent by the written test
I have taken.
Given my flair for creative writing and my intensive experience in
the content industry, I feel that I am an apt candidate for this
role.”

Possible Answer 10:

An HR person’s take on the question

“Being an HR personnel for the past 3 years has gained me

expertise in delivering training, organizing learning modules,
presenting concepts and instructional activities.
It has also enabled me to maintain a close contact with
professionals in other departments as well, which has led me to
develop a birds-eye view of an organization taking my knowledge
to the next level.
From my personal understanding of your company, the HR
department plays a major role in the system of things and my 3-
year experience as an HR professional will certainly allow me to
leverage my skills and experiences at your esteemed
organization.”

Possible Answer 11:

How a person with a sales profile would possibly answer the
question ‘Why Should I Hire You’

“As a Sales Supervisor of a 5-member team, I have managed to

create a network of distributors and retailers, a network I will
bring to your organization if hired.
Also, I bring along a vast experience in the Sales industry, which
would benefit the department as a whole.
Thus, my qualification and background as a reliable resource to
my past company make me a suitable candidate for the position
of a Sales Manager at your reputed firm.”

Possible Answer 12:

This is how a counsellor can answer ‘Why Should I Hire You’

“My job as a study abroad counsellor has allowed me to work

with various students belonging to varied backgrounds aspiring
to seek admission in varied countries.
This has allowed me to gain extensive knowledge about different
countries and their academic experience and exposure they
provide to the students.
This, I feel is the main requirement of the job description and thus
I also feel that I perfectly fit this role.”

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