“Why should I hire you?” Can you answer better?

What it means

• Job interview English Why should I hire you?
• Because I really need the money. Because I work hard and I learn fast.

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1. 0:00I said, do you have any references?
2. 0:03What's a reference?
3. 0:05A person who can tell us whether or not you're a good worker.
4. 0:10Um, no.
5. 0:12Okay, do you have any questions for me?
6. 0:15No.
7. 0:17Okay, why should I hire you, Sarah?
8. 0:20Well, because I really need the money.
9. 0:23I have a lot of problems, and I really need a job.
10. 0:26I have a lot of problems too, and I don't need any more.
11. 0:30Nice to meet you.
12. 0:31Can I have the job?
13. 0:32How much does it pay?
14. 0:33Oh, I don't think you're the right person for the job.
15. 0:36Good luck.
16. 0:38Thank you.

Quick quiz

1. Question 1 of 2

   In a job interview, what is a “reference”?

   AHow much money the job pays.BA book about jobs.CA person who can say you are a good worker.DA list of your problems.

2. Question 2 of 2

   “Why should I hire you?” Which answer is best?

   AHow much does it pay?BI have a lot of problems.CBecause I really need the money.DBecause I work hard and I learn fast.