11 SMART things to SAY in an INTERVIEW!

“You should hire me because I can help your company achieve lots of positive wins. For example, in my previous role I helped the company win more customers by providing exceptional service. I helped the company get more sales by suggesting ways it could promote itself better on social media. My focus in this role will be to help you beat your closest competitors.”

“One of my strengths is that I am a very good planner and organiser. I already have a plan in place of what I will do in the first 30 days of starting work here. I will get a brief from my manager; I will put a plan of action in place to make sure I meet my targets, and I will get to know my co-workers so I can start contributing to the teams objectives in super-fast time.”

“I plan to build a long-term career with your company, so I will still be here in 5 years’ time. I will be seen as a productive, trusted, and reliable member of the team whose skillset and knowledge consistently adds value to the busines.”

“I want to work for you because having researched your company you have a good set of values that I can relate to, you provide excellent products and services which tells me you are a responsible company that has high standards, and your plans for the future are something I find appealing because I feel I can contribute to the company objectives.”

“You should hire me because I have a track record of achievement. For example, in my last role I came up with an innovative way to help the company save money when ordering office supplies and resources. When I arrived at the company, there was no system in place for ordering office supplies, and waste was commonplace in the team. My new system helped the company to save over $3,000 per year.”

“I am a positive, enthusiastic, and committed employee who, having already studied the job description, feels confident I have the necessary skills, qualities and attributes to get up to speed quickly and excel in the role.”

“I am the type of person who takes ownership of difficult challenges. For example, in my last role we encountered a problem with a supplier who kept letting us down. Nobody had wanted to sort out the problem because it was too difficult. However, I felt someone needed to step up and resolve this ongoing issue. I spent several hours talking to potential new suppliers about the service they could offer, and their terms of business. I then presented my findings to my manager who went ahead and commissioned a new supplier which helped to considerably improve customer service standards.”

“Another one of my strengths is the fact that I am a very fast learner. In my last job, my manager praised me for the speed in which I learned the role and was able to contribute positively to the team. This strength means you won’t have to spend your valuable time training me up or constantly supervising me.”

“First of all, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to be interviewed for this position today…”

“I believe my wide range of skills, qualities, and my positive attitude make me standout from everyone else. I am a true all-rounder who is willing to take on duties and responsibilities that are outside of the job description. For example, if you need me to help out and stay behind late after work, I will do so. If you need me to cover someone when they are off sick, I will do their duties as well as my own. Being an all-rounder means you will see a greater return on your investment if you choose to hire me.”

“Thank you once again for giving me this opportunity. I have thoroughly enjoyed the interview process and learning more about your company. If you hire me, I promise to be a productive and trustworthy employee who will work hard to add value to your team.”