How Should You Respond If an Interviewer Asks Why Should

question 23

Multiple Choice

How should you respond if an interviewer asks Why should we hire you when other applicants have more experience?

• A)Admit that you are less qualified to show that you're honest,but stress that you will work more cheaply than applicants with more experience or training.
• B)Show your confidence in your own ability by stressing strengths such as your openness to new ideas and your knowledge of the latest methods and equipment.
• C)Identify a major weakness and describe how you are correcting it;this will prove to the interviewer your strong work ethic and determination.
• D)Don't answer the question because it is clear that you're not going to get the job.

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