We're gonna look at the job interview question "Why should we hire you?"

And find out what employers are really asking. That's coming up!

Hey guys, I'm Kim with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs

and welcome to Job Hunters, our weekly job search advice show.

Where we give you tips on everything from your resume to your job interview

and everything in between.

Now we're doing a new series starting today and we're gonna give you tips for

your very first job interview.

Finding that first job can be scary, we know.

We've all been there but it's not as tricky as you make think.

So you've just been called in for your very first interview. That's so exciting!

Now after the happy dance is over, you may start to get a little nervous and think

that you have no idea what you're doing.

Breathing into paper bag

But wait! That's what we're here for.

So just take a deep breath, calm down and we're gonna walk you through it.

Deep breath in paper bag

This week we're gonna talk about the job interview question

"Why should we hire you?"

Fast breathing into paper bag

Now if this question comes up in your interview chances are it will be one of the last

questions that the interviewer asks you.

So this may be your last chance to prove to them that you're their best option.

So what you really wanna do is stay away from answers that remind them of your lack of experience.

No one will hire me because I don't have any experience. Are you up for the challenge?

I just want a first job and it's really really hard to find one.

Experience? I got nothing else to do.

So employers are concerned that you don't really have a

proven track record of responsibility and you don't have any references.

So what your best bet is to pull from your life experiences

that prove you are responsible and professional. Things like volunteer work,

school activities, sports, odd jobs are all great examples to mention.

"I'm a very motivated worker and fast learner. During my time volunteering at the local thrift store

I learned how much I like customer service and the retail world in general.

From what you described in this interview, I think this position would be a great fit

and I'm excited for the opportunity."

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