1
Literally, a candidate once said, “Because I’m good, I know I’m good, I have the data to show I’m good, and based on this interview, you know I’m good too.”
And to be fair, she was and is.
– u/dojowit
– u/dojowit
2
This is a variation on a theme as I was already working with the company (IT/Networking consultancy), but when I moved from contractor to full time I was offered what I considered to be less than what I was worth to my company, so I countered by asking for ~15% more than what was offered.
Boss: “So Azzir, for what you’re asking we can get someone with 10 years of experience and arguably more qualified. Why do you think you’re worth this much”
Me: “Well I’ve been working here for about 18 months now as a contractor. You know how I operate, and I’m good at what I do.”
Continued…
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3
Boss: “Yes, and?”
Me: “..and ultimately how can you expect me to go out to customer sites to represent the companies best interests if I can’t come in here and represent my own?”
Boss: “…good answer.” scribbles on paper giving me my pay bump
To this day I still don’t know where I got that saying from, or the balls to say it.
– u/Azzir
– u/Azzir
4
I once had a banker tell me a story about a former army captain interviewing for an investment position. They asked him why they should hire him. His answer was “I’ve killed people for 33k a year, what do you think I’m going to do for a 6 figure job?”
He got the job.
– u/Nubstix
– u/Nubstix
5
“Because I need money and you need employees”.
Hired him on the spot.
– u/Lord_Jello_III
– u/Lord_Jello_III
6
To fulfil the prophesy of the chosen pizza delivery man.
– u/mainlyupsetbyhumans
– u/mainlyupsetbyhumans
7
“What can your company offer to make me want to work for you?”
I had an incredible recruiter, and she taught me to “interview” the company I was working for–where it was less about me convincing them I was worthy and them trying to convince ME to accept the offer. It’s important to show that you have standards and expectations that you expect the company to uphold.
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8
Current company promised that they would help me grow into more senior roles during the interview, and every time I think I’ve reached the limits of my role I bring up their promise and we discuss whether or not a promotion/raise is in line–and if it isn’t, what I need to do and what THEY need to do to help me get there.
– u/AdditionalAlias
– u/AdditionalAlias
9
“You can’t afford not to, given my penchant for arson”…
– u/ignoremsmedia
– u/ignoremsmedia
10
I’m a big fan of money. I like it, I use it, I have a little. I keep it in a jar on top of my refrigerator. I’d like to put more in that jar. That’s where you come in.
– u/Manners_BRO
– u/Manners_BRO
11
I would reach into my pocket, pull out a notecard that says
“I am always prepared”
Hand it to them.
– u/ssjacken
– u/ssjacken
12
If you lack experience you say “My lack of experience also means I lack bad habits, and since I’m a quick learner, I would come to you with a clean slate that would give you the chance to mold me into the exact type of employee you want on your team.”
– u/dogballblaster
– u/dogballblaster
13
“Being a manager, you have a lot to worry about, hire me and you can check that worry off your list”
– u/wick4000
– u/wick4000
14
Because you lot lack the backbone to decide for it yourselves, I’ll start on monday.
– u/paksman
– u/paksman
15
I went for an interview as a bagger in retail. When the manager asked me this question, I responded with: “I’ve been pretending to care about people and their problems my entire life”. Not only did I get the job, I make 30¢ more/hr than any other associate in the store. Apparently bullshit is expected.
– u/LordLapis126
– u/LordLapis126
16
“I really feel like I could…bring a lot to the table”
-how i got my first gig waiting tables
– u/monkeyredo
– u/monkeyredo
17
Because I’m incredibly lazy and that makes me very good at creating efficiencies and automating things.
– u/daeronryyjin
– u/daeronryyjin
