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Interview questions:Why should we hire you over another candidate?

Relate past experiences that show you've had success in solving problem(s) that may be similar to the ones they are currently facing. Succinctly tell them what you bring to the table. What sets you apart from your competitors. Don't be a bragard --- just the facts!

[That's it. Now it goes without saying that how you sum your life should have something to do with why you're qualified to do the job they're interested interviewing you for.]

Compliments of David E Perry and Kevin Donlin. For more creative job search tactics, go to the Guerrilla Marketing for job hunters blog and download the free audio CD.

Posted by David Perry aka The Rogue Recruiter on 19/12/2011 at 08:44 in Interviewing | Permalink

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