| This is a common interview question that pops up and | | | | discuss specifics related to your experience that |
| is one that pretty much sums up the point of a job | | | | illustrates your ability to handle these tasks. 3. In |
| interview in the first place. | | | | advance of the interview, look for any press releases, |
| In other words, what can you do for our company? | | | | interviews or articles that discuss the direction of the |
| Essentially the company is looking to hire someone to | | | | company and their business. If possible during the |
| solve a problem or fill a need. | | | | interview, consider referring to what you read and try |
| It can be very easy for people to forget this when | | | | your best to relate how your experience and skills lend |
| they go into an interview and to focus on what the | | | | well to the direction of the company and their business. |
| company can do for you. | | | | Not only does it illustrate that you've done your |
| Here are some suggestions to ensure you structure | | | | homework for the interview, it can also be a great |
| the whole interview to focus on what you can do the | | | | way to make a specific reference to what you can |
| company and hence, why the company should hire | | | | do for the company that other candidates might not |
| you: | | | | consider. 4. Remember to discuss relevant aspects of |
| 1. Answer the question by telling them what you can | | | | your background that could set you apart from other |
| do for this company specifically. In other words, while | | | | candidates for the job. If you hold a certification or |
| you want to mention some general skills that any | | | | specific training relevant to the position that others |
| company would desire (ie. strong communication skills, | | | | might not have, make sure you mention it. Don't make |
| strong organizational skills, etc) you also want to | | | | the mistake of assuming the interviewer knows it |
| mention specifically what you can do for this company. | | | | already even if it was contained in your resume. |
| This means you need to understand exactly why the | | | | All the answers you give and the questions you ask |
| company is trying to fill the position you are | | | | should focus on what you can do for the company |
| interviewing for and then tell the interviewer specifically | | | | and not on what they can do for you. |
| what skills and experience you have to address this | | | | Asking how much money they'll pay you is a good |
| need. 2. Make sure you fully address the main points | | | | example of a question not to ask. The issue of money |
| contained in the job description and in particular the | | | | will come up at some point and it's best to let the |
| most important aspects of the description. Proactively | | | | interviewer ask about it. |
| refer to important aspects of the job description and | | | | |