Q&A of the Week (Nov 28, 2011)

Sometimes you don’t need the HR department, just the HR expertise!  Due to my schedule, it’s impossible for me to answer each email personally, so I created this page  as a resource to answer the most common questions.   Here you will find employment, entrepreneur and author responses.  Be sure to check the blog page for old Q&A’s that have been removed from this page!

Q.  What is the biggest mistake job seekers make when answering the “Why Should I Hire You?” Question during an interview?

A.  The biggest mistake they make is FAILING TO ANSWER THE QUESTION!  Many times job seekers will sound off the standard buzzwords such as: Hardworking, Dependable, Result-Oriented, Team Player and Fast Learner.  Which is all subjective and not an answer.  Job seekers miss the mark because this is a point blank question which deserves a point blank response.  While you have the employers undivided attention;  tell them EXACTLY why they should hire you!

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