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Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by Humdeee on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @10:56AM (#13541651)
I'm a game-changer that can think outside the box. I bring forth a synergy that will leverage my ability to hit the ground running and go that extra mile. Pushing the envelope and reinforcing the company vision statement is what I'm all about. Goal setting and going after the low-hanging fruit is paramount to setting us up as a thought-leader and to pivot in a ruthless, competitive market. I understand that achieving this level of excellence is a byproduct of continuously moving the needle forward. Once the ducks are in a row, together we can unleash this unicorn to the world, and prove we are truly best of breed.

Cue eye-twitch...

Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by djkrudy on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @11:26AM (#13542037)
As a hiring manager, I would never believe this response, because as an interviewee there isn't a company on the planet I could say all these things about AFTER working there for 30 years, much less before working there. I'd just laugh because anybody who says something like this has no idea how mucked up a simple task can get in the real world. Jeez, are you a second semester business administration UG student?
Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by kafkaesq on Friday February 03, 2017 @03:57PM (#13563239)
As a hiring manager, I would never believe this response,

Right - it was meant to be facetious.

Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by Humdeee on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @11:38AM (#13542190)
"So, did I get the position?"
Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by djkrudy on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @04:08PM (#13545209)
"Do you have any questions for us?" "Um, how many days can I call in sick in a year before I get fired?"
Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by jfrisby on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @09:53PM (#13547688)
Just saw your question on a thread from a couple weeks ago about building a TD game. As I'm only now seeing it, I apparently can't respond directly anymore. Email me -- jfrisby at MrJoy dot com and I'll be happy to offer some tips!
Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by Humdeee on Thursday February 02, 2017 @09:38AM (#13550763)
Thank you!! Email sent.
Re:Ask HN: How to answer properly “Why we should hire you” q... by ant6n on Wednesday February 01, 2017 @11:05AM (#13541762)
Wow, that's like a poem.