5 Statements That Will Convince An Employer To Hire You

Career Advice / October 12, 2012

Ever wonder what a potential boss wants to hear in a job interview? What exactly can you say that will increase your chances of receiving a job offer? I recently heard some great advice that lined up with my previous experience as a human resources manager so I thought I would share this great advice with you! Here are five things to communicate during an interview that will convince the employer you’re a great hire.

1. You will never have to tell me what to do twice.

Every employer wants to know they can give you instructions once—and you’ll get the job done. I guarantee you that no employer wants to micromanage or ask an employee more than once to do something—no matter what it is.

2. I will complete the job/assignment you give me with excellence.

The employer wants to hear that no matter what, you are going to make it happen—that you’re going to get the job done and will do it to the best of your ability.

3. I am an agreeable person.

The employer wants to know that no matter what situation you are put in, you’re going to be a team player—and that you’re not going to create confusion, conflict, problems, or challenge their authority.

4. I am easy to correct and instruct—I am teachable.

If there is something that’s not getting done or being done incorrectly, the employer wants to know that they can approach you to discuss the situation and that you’re not going to fly off the handle or think you’re superior.

5. I am a loyal employee.

An employer wants to know that you will not talk poorly about them and will do everything in your power to promote them and their company. Prospective employers nowadays understand that asking employees to make a commitment to stay for 10 or even 25 years—just isn’t realistic. Loyalty isn’t about longevity. It’s about being a committed and responsible employee while you’re with that company. If you do decide to leave, they want to know that you will leave in an amicable and responsible manner.

These five points are essentially what every employer wants to hear from a potential employee. Of course, this isn’t an end-all, be-all of an interview, but if you can communicate these very important points to a prospective employer during an interview, it will help them feel at ease, give them a sense that you are a great employee, and convince them that you would be an asset to the organization