Today, I had a job interview. All was going well until the interviewer asked me, "So, why should we hire you?" Without thinking, I blurted out, "Because, I'm awesome!" Don't think I'll be getting that one. FML
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strokesie 23
Hey, OP here. After I said that, the interviewer busted out laughing- so there's a plus. She also said something along the lines of "Ya know, nobody says that sort of thing. Usually it's the boring 'I really need a job' type. But not you!" And laughed some more. I really need this job though, I've applied everywhere and this place is the first to call me. I won't know if I got it or not until next week, so I'm crossing my fingers!
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Pwn17 25
That should be more than enough to give you the job.
kathryn14 19
I would hire you on the spot.
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Comments (125)
maz95 17
You always need to be thinking during interviews. Lets hope the interviewer thinks your awesomeness has what it takes.
evan_7899 28
Well at least you can check that off your bucket list
EvilUndead 9
You did the right thing.
AMillionManMosh 4
Humor on an interview makes you seem personable, which in the workplace is a great asset. Who cares. I bet if you aced the rest of it, that shouldn't be a problem.
upallnight11 19
At least you didn't say: 'because I have swag!'
challan 19
I think that rocks, although I hope you followed it up with a list of awesome attributes. Good luck!
darryaz 9
I think that was a perfectly good answer. I'm sure the interviewer didn't take it too seriously.
boomer1986 8
I would hire you
Jemm_fml 29
Nobody values honesty these days. *sigh*
Enslaved 38
Nothing wrong with that answer unless you stopped there. Gotta let them know why you're awesome.
perdix 31
#20, no, it has to be self-evident. If you have to explain why you are awesome, then you are not awesome.
TheDrifter 24
If the interviewer had to ask, it wasn't self evident, so OP needs to justify their opinion.