Why should I hire you? How can I improve my odds in a job search?

Question

Your resume should state how you can be of value to the potential employer. Find a need and fill it. Employers have a need, and you must address this want, or the employer will read on to the next resume. Your resume has 15 seconds to achieve or fulfill this step. Don’t just deliver a history lesson. Good resumes must demonstrate that the candidate has the knowledge and skills, or potential sought by employers. Make certain that your resume mirror back to the employer what they seek. This focus is the most effective way to strengthen your opportunity to be invited to the interview.

Answer 1

For "why should I hire you," ideally you have familiarized yourself with the mission, vision, values (MVV) of the company and have listened carefully to any details about the role. These two pieces combined allow you to answer this question by tying in the MVV and explaining how it resonates with you and how your values align with the company. Additionally, you would explain how your overall experience and skills are unique or above the standard because you have provided concrete and thorough examples to the interviewer(s) using an SBAR approach.

Improving your odds can be best helped by demonstrating in your resume that you have the knowledge and skills sought by employers. Ensure your resume captures relative and relevant points and experience that the employer seeks.