Another interview question

[NDPILOT]

Looking for some advice on "Why should we hire you over the other guy"

Thanks

 

[kevdog]

Here are some different kinds of answers based on the type of company interviewing you...

1. You shouldn't, I have a history of crashing planes! (company with a sense of humor)

2. God is my co-pilot. (religious company)

3. I don't have any bad habits yet. (first airline interview)

4. I'll find ways to save the company money. (company in financial trouble)

5. I'll give you $18,000. (colgan)

...aren't interview questions fun?

 

[chperplt]

"Why should we hire you over the other guy"

Well, I can't speak about the experience of the other applicants, but I can tell you what I can give to XXX. I'm a dedicated, hard working team player that loves to excel and be the best I can be.................................................................

 

[jetblue320]

Well, I can't speak about the experience of the other applicants, but I can tell you what I can give to XXX. I'm a dedicated, hard working team player that loves to excel and be the best I can be.................................................................

Too generic and not specific of an answer IMO. It sounds too rehearsed as well. But then, most aviation interviews (with SWA and JB being the exceptions) are looking for conformist types.

 

[Catbird]

Why should we hire you over the other guy?

You should answer- All the women I have known well, still refer to me as "Mule" and give me a big smile and a hearty hug when greeting me. If you need some references I have some pictures and contacts if you do so desire?

 

[AA717driver]

Catbird wins!!! I'll hire you...only if you cough up the pictures, though. Of the women, that is... TC

 

[baj]

Those aren't too bad. At the company I used to work for they asked questions like:

"Why have you let yourself go?" (if you appeared to be in less than perfect physical condition)

"Do you even know what an aileron is?"

The more degrading the questions, the better. they had about 30% of the interviewees just get up and walk out of the interview.

 

[GLSoar]

How About,

I got no place else to go!

 

[New2Flying]

Looking for some advice on "Why should we hire you over the other guy"

Thanks

On a serious note, you have to give them examples of what you have done different, how you have gone the extra mile, etc.

The answers about being a teamplayer are too obvious. Companies hope that you are a teamplayer and not a problem child. Last thing they need is another name to add on their "no fly" list.

When they ask questions like this, they are not looking for arrogance, but healthy confidence.

 

[bobbysamd]

Here's why you should hire me . . .

This is a real multi-prong question. They might be setting you up to to determine if you are the type to diss colleagues and co-workers. At the same time they are giving you one more chance to sell yourself and want to see if you'll seize it. Don't fall for the bait of the former, but use it as a positive while taking every opportunity to play yourself up to the hilt for the latter.

You can say something like, "I know you have plenty of excellent applicants who are interviewing with you today. You wouldn't have taken the time to bring us in if you did not feel we could contribute to your company. I've spoken with some of them and they are all friendly people that I, for one, would enjoy working with."

"Here's why you should hire me . . . ." and summarize your background, skills and accomplishments. Give examples and/or documentation of each, e.g., "I trained at Mom & Pop's FBO. I earned money for my training by bagging groceries at Safeway after school and by sweeping floors at the FBO on weekends. Mom & Pop hired me to instruct, and later worked me into 135 charters in their KingAir. I was eventually designated as Chief Pilot on their operating certificate. I left there to fly night freight as a DC-3 FO for Classic Air Freight in Ypsilanti. I eventually upgraded to Captain and become a check airman. I helped to create new training materials and was named Employee of the Month for my contributions. I am sure that, with time, I can make similar contributions to your airline." Etc.

That's something like how I would answer the question. Some questions are minefields, but many others are further opportunities to sell yourself.

Hope that helps. Good luck with your interview.

 

[350DRIVER]

"You should hire me because at 24 I will be the youngest "bus" driver, 73, or 75 jock that you will have on property and it would be good for fa and pax relations." I was tempted but had to hold back on that comment, I think Bobby has some great advice.

It really depends on the interview and other variables.


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