It’s likely one of the last questions you will hear in an interview. But, in many respects, it’s probably one of the most important questions, and may very well mean the difference between you winning or losing the job.
“Why should we hire you?”
When thinking about our previous post about seriously reconsidering your career, the New York Times article I referenced pointed out the incomprehensible number of applicants to a singular position (500, according to the article).
Those who are in the job market recognize that when you do apply for a job, you generally won’t be the only one who is looking at the same opportunity. In fact, it’s a safe bet that your resume or application will go against dozens of others, maybe more.
But if you are one of the lucky few who is called in for an interview, what does it truly mean when the employer tells you how many people applied to this position?
