POWERFUL SENTENCES TO USE IN A JOB INTERVIEW

#1 “In this job, it will be my priority to make sure I consistently add value to help your business
thrive, grow, and meet the needs of your customers” For the interview question, ‘Why should
we hire you?’

#2 “I am a diligent, conscientious, and commercially driven employee who will seek ways in the role
to help your company grow” ……. When answering ‘What are your strengths?’

#3 “If I am successful, I plan to build a long-term career with your company because I see you as a
forward-thinking and innovative organization that is at the cutting edge of what customers
want.” ………….. ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’

#4 “Before applying for the role, I researched your company in detail to gain a thorough
understanding of what you do, how you operate, and what your plans are for the future.”
‘Why do you want to work for us?’

#5 “I am a collaborative worker who always focuses on the needs of my team.” ‘What can you
bring to the company?’

#6 “I am a high-achiever who has a track record of achievement in previous roles, and it will be my
aim in this position to ensure you see a positive return on your investment if you hire me”
‘Is there anything else you would like to add?’

#7 “I have read the job description and I already have the necessary skills, qualities, and experience
to excel in the role.” ‘Tell me about yourself?’

#8 “I am a flexible and adaptable employee who will be available to work additional hours and help
out the company in its times of need.” ‘Why should we hire you?’

#9 “I already have a 30-day plan in place of what I will do in the role if you hire me.” ‘Why
should we hire you?’

A good plan to have when you start work is to:

1. Introduce yourself to your team and establish the team objectives

2. Let them know your strengths and how you can help them
3. Start working on a team project or task to show them what you are capable of in the
position.

‘Why should we hire you?’

“I already have a 30-day plan in place of what I will do in the role if you hire me. To begin with, I
will introduce myself to the team and establish the team’s objectives. I will let the team know
my strengths, and how I can help them before starting work on an important project or task to
show you what I am capable of and how I can add value in the role.”

#10 “Because I have no work experience yet, I am effectively a blank canvas who you get train up to
the required standard in the position!”
 ‘for a fresher or first time job seeker: Why should we hire you with no experience?’

TOP 21 QUICK ANSWERS TO JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIIONS

Q1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

My name is Kedir Mohammed and thank you for giving me this opportunity today. I have the skills and
qualities to match the job description, and to perform highly in the role. I have experience of working
with other people; I am someone who is always seeking to learn and develop, and I have the creativity
to help your business grow whilst offering excellent service to your customers. Outside of work I keep
myself fit and active; I am a positive person who always embraces change, and I will always take
responsibility for my own professional development.

Q2. WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

I want this job because it is a role that I am very passionate about, and I see my long-term career in this
position. I also want this job because having researched your company you are clearly innovative, you
support your employees in their work, and you are always striving to move forward and develop.

Q3. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS POSITION?

I have held a keen interest in your company for several months now and I have been on the lookout for
this role to be advertised. To make sure I was notified as soon as the position was advertised, I kept a
daily check on the local job boards.

Q4. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHES?

My strengths include my ability to learn things very quickly, the fact that I am a ‘people person’ which
means I will always be a positive role model for your company whilst dealing with your customers, and
the fact that I see change as a positive thing and I will always embrace it for the better good of the
company.

Q5. WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS?

My biggest weakness is the fact that I don’t yet have much experience in talking to large groups of
people. This is something I am very keen to improve on, so if any opportunities were to arise in this
position to gain experience in this area, I would certainly want to take advantage of that.

Q6. HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH A CONFLICT WITH A CO-WORKER?

I would deal with the conflict by seeing if I was doing anything to contribute to the conflict before
speaking to my co-worker in private to find an amicable way forward that we were both comfortable
with. I would always put the needs of my team first and try overcoming the conflict so we could quickly
move forward.

Q7. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR SELF IN 5 YEARS?

I see myself hopefully working for your company either in the same role or having gained advancement
to a higher level. In 5 years, I would have also developed significantly and be seen as trusted, reliable
and productive member of the company.
Q8. WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL WORK ENVIRONMENT?

My ideal work environment is positive, is one where everyone in the team seeks to continually grow and
improve, and where I would get to use my creative side to help the business grow and develop.

Q9. WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE RELEVANT TI THIS ROLE?

I have experience of dealing with clients and customers in a manner that is representative of the
company’s vision. I have experience of collaborating with other people in a team to achieve a common
objective, and I also have experience of solving problems independently, and completing time sensitive
tasks under pressure.

Q10. HOW WOULD OTHER PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU?

My friends and previous co-workers have often described me as someone who is driven, enthusiastic
and upbeat. I believe they would also describe me as someone they could turn to whenever they
needed assistance; someone they could rely on to help them out at short notice, and someone who has
a can-do attitude and that takes ownership of difficult situations.

Q11. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS.

I would describe myself as productive, commercially-active, and self-motivated. I am productive which

means you will always see me achieving good things for the business. I am commercially-aware which
means I understand the importance of always doing a good job on time to help the business thrive. I am
also self-motivated which means I will take it upon myself to quickly and diligently work through all tasks
and duties to help the team achieves its objectives.

Q12. WHAT’S BEEN YOUR GREATES ACHIEVEMENT?

My greatest achievement was in my previous role where I helped the company increases sales. This was
achieved by improving customer service standards and by thinking of different ways to help the business
market its products via social media.

Q13. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK? ……. HOBBIES?

Outside of work I keep myself fit and active and I visit the gym a few times a week. This keeps me
motivated and it also helps to boost concentration levels at work. I am also a family person, and I often
spend time at weekends with those closest to me. Finally, I like to read self-development books and I
always have a good book on the go at any one time.

Q14. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR US THAT OTHER CANDIDATES CAN’T?

I can bring a diverse set of skills and experience to the team that I believe will help your business grow. I
am a strong communicator, and I will always try to solve problems without troubling my manager. I will
always take care of your customers, which in turn will increase sales. I can also bring a level of
knowledge to this role that I believe is unrivalled, and I will always work hard to ensure you see a
positive return on your investment by hiring me.

Q15. WHYD O YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US?

I want to work for your company because you are socially responsible, you have a strong set of
workplace values that align with my own ambitions and aspirations, and you have a brilliant track of
achievement. If I am successful, I can genuinely see myself working for your company for many years to
come.

Q16. HOW WUOLD YOU DEAL WITH A DIFFICULT CUSTOMER?

I would listen to the customer; I would ask them questions to establish their needs, and I would try to
establish a connection. At all times I would be professional, and I would try to find a solution to their
problem quickly and calmly. It would be my goal to keep the customer onboard and to ensure they had
a good experience with the company.

Q17. TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU FAILED.

In my last job I was working as part of a team that failed to finish a project on time. We simply failed
because we had not listened to the brief fully at the start of the project, and things got missed. As soon
as we realized we had made a mistake, we informed our manager, we apologized and we discussed
what we had learned from the experience to make sure it never happened again.

Q18. WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB?

I want to leave my job because I am seeking a fresh challenge with an exciting and innovative company
such as yours that has ambitious plans for the future.

Q19. WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

I believe you should hire me because I am a very fast learner and I need little supervision moving
forward. I also believe you should hire me because I will represent your business positively, whilst also
helping you to save money by using resources in a frugal and responsible manner.

Q20. WHAT DID YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOUR PREVIOUS JOB?

There was only one thing that frustrated me slightly about my last job, and that was the fact that I felt
we could have achieved so much more as a company. There was lots of opportunities in the market for
us to expand and grow, but the company owners seemed satisfied with where the company was at.

Q21. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?

Thank you. I have 3 questions, please.

Q. What would you need me to concentrate on in the first 30 days of starting?

Q. What are the plans for the company over the next 5 years?

Q. How has the position evolved over the years?

Tell me about your work experience

U should include these 3 things in your response

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