Think of this scenario; you walked into a job interview and you have just settled in. Right after exchanging pleasantries with the interview panel, you're faced with the question; Why should we hire you? Well, probably, for a job interview, you won't be puzzled right? There is a likelihood, you're prepared to be asked a question like this and perhaps many more. I have been to an interview before, some months back and when I was asked this question, I could see the intense interest in the interviewer's disposition. He wanted me to convince him I was best for the job. I think I did my best with that question; well, at least I got the job. (laughs)
This post is not just about how to successfully scale a job interview or some "10 tips to getting a job" prose. It is about your ability to convince others about you. In life, if you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you. Do you know there is a way you can ask people for help and by the time you're done asking, they will almost have no choice but to help? It is not by making a pity party or getting them to sympathize with you. Your ability to convince them would cause them to have so much 'caught your vision' such that they can do all in their power to help you.
There are three ways to convince yourself about yourself before attempting to convince others about you; three questions you must find answers to;
WHAT do I want?
I have always said, if you don't know what you want, be ready to get anything. Many of us are not convinced about what we want and as such, it's hard to even ask people. Have you ever asked people for help before and after you've said all, they still ask, "So, what exactly would you like me to do for you?"
WHY do I want it?
I was watching XFactor USA last night and I noticed the one question the judges kept asking the contestants was, "why are you in this competition?" Your ability to answer the 'why' question will determine how determined you are to get what you want.
HOW will I get it?
What do you currently have that can get you that thing? Energy, passion, skills, experience, drive? Knowing what you have will help you know what you're lacking; thus fueling your ability to convince others about you or your vision.
I'd stop here. Remember, if you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you.
Thanks for reading.
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This post is not just about how to successfully scale a job interview or some "10 tips to getting a job" prose. It is about your ability to convince others about you. In life, if you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you. Do you know there is a way you can ask people for help and by the time you're done asking, they will almost have no choice but to help? It is not by making a pity party or getting them to sympathize with you. Your ability to convince them would cause them to have so much 'caught your vision' such that they can do all in their power to help you.
There are three ways to convince yourself about yourself before attempting to convince others about you; three questions you must find answers to;
WHAT do I want?
I have always said, if you don't know what you want, be ready to get anything. Many of us are not convinced about what we want and as such, it's hard to even ask people. Have you ever asked people for help before and after you've said all, they still ask, "So, what exactly would you like me to do for you?"
WHY do I want it?
I was watching XFactor USA last night and I noticed the one question the judges kept asking the contestants was, "why are you in this competition?" Your ability to answer the 'why' question will determine how determined you are to get what you want.
HOW will I get it?
What do you currently have that can get you that thing? Energy, passion, skills, experience, drive? Knowing what you have will help you know what you're lacking; thus fueling your ability to convince others about you or your vision.
I'd stop here. Remember, if you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you.
Thanks for reading.
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- Le Dynamique Professeur
Post on point, I think you must know exactly what you want and why you want it to successful convince people to hire you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job.
Hmm..... The ‘what do I want ‘ question is very important and I like what you discussed under it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing this LDP...By the way i used the question from a few post back about asking your employer something along the line 'why did they choose you for the job'. I asked my last supervisor that same question and I was definitely amaze at the result that I got. Never knew how much that one thing I said/showed in my interview was so important. We are definitely chosen for a purpose :)
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These questions are important and I've written 'em down for my next self-evaluation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
thanks for sharing.....I really loved this,things to take note of now
ReplyDeleteHmn, you're right though. Knowing what you want and why you want it.
ReplyDelete"If you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you" I'll remember that always
COngratulations on the job!
Congrats on the job :D
ReplyDeleteThese questions are completely important. Been trying to answer them for some time now.
Thanks for sharing.
blessings and congratulations......
ReplyDeleteOne of the things i learnt about job interviews is know the company you are interviewing with, their philosophy, their mandate, their future goals and they must be in alignment with your own goals so the question of why should we hire you would be easy to answer.
The other thing i learnt is, the need should be reciprocal, you must want them as much as they need you.
Congrats.....
Peace, have a blessed weekend.
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Thanx for sharing, Bro. Can relate with every facet of this.
ReplyDeletePS - Been quite a while. You good?
The simple but important message of this post is really needed in every facet of life.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job & thank for sharing sir.
Why do you want it?
ReplyDeleteYou gotta love the job fo rthe right reasons too. If its only for 'the pay' your enthusiasm won't show would it? Personal experience :D'
The "What do i want"question is very important in all areas of one's life.. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the job.
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ReplyDeletejust stopped in to say hello and say i hope all is well with your new job.
stay blessed.
ReplyDeleteQuote of the day-
"If you are not convinced about yourself, you will never be able to convince others about you"