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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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!
TrinityisLife 22
Let us know! I just interviewed some people for a job and I truly wish they had that type of enthusiasm about themselves =(
Kristoffer 35
oh i think that comment made your chances better rather than worse. moreso because it was spontaneous.
kittykittyrun 29
Honestly, I just had a job interview on Monday and I said the same thing to the same question, and they hired me. It's mostly working with kids, so they need fun people to work there and I got the job for saying I'm awesome. I think back and regret saying it, but it worked, I guess.
000lizzy000 13
Call back and check, then they know youre really interested
Wonder_Woman257 11
My mom did this and got a job as a teacher, lol. It was her first interview after returning to college
Psycho_Babydoll 26
I'm sure you did great! The key is to stand out to the interviewer, they probably see tons of people come through saying the 'standard' interview stuff, as long as you stand out you're fine! Assuming you're standing out in a good way of course.
sanchitgoyal 27
Believe in yourself op! You're awsome!
Bexidecimal 4
I said the same thing in an interview! We were laughing a lot and I just said it without even thinking about it! I got the job there and then. If you make them laugh and say something different then they are more likely to remember you! In my current job I answered that question with "Because I know what I'm doing" and he gave me the job at the interview.. don't count yourself our because you were being unique! I hope you get the job
2ndBase_PG 4
Say the truth!! Lol
calucalay 13
hey youd be suprised, a lot of hiring people likr to see your attitude and who you are dont freak out about saying awesome say it and continue with it. make them laugh and enjoy the last of the interview
missemixox 9
Actually, that's not entirely a bad thing. Interviewers like people with confidence, so they could have taken it as that. Also, humour is always important in the workplace since it makes things less dull, so the person interviewing you might have taken that into consideration!
phillysportsfan 13
Ouch! Nerves got the best of you.
hikari669 15
You will prove your statement if you get the job
VentingToRandoms 8
I said that to my managers and I got hired on the spot :D
Zeishah 26
op don't be so hard on yourself, if I was the interviewer you would bag bonus points for that response:) also its the kind of thing id say.