How to answer, “Why should we hire you?”

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All job interview questions ultimately boil down to this one: “Why should we hire you?” For some, this is a tough question to answer. You don’t want to come across as bragging or conceited, yet you need to explain why they should hire you over the other presumably qualified candidates. You can answer this in a positive way that sets you apart and tells them why they need you. Here are two winning ways to answer this question, one for if you have experience and another for if you don’t have experience (or enough experience). Read more.

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
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