And today, I am going to answer the question "Why should I hire you?"

さて今日は、「何故あなたを採用すべきなのか？」という質問についてお答えしたいと思います。

Exactly the way I do in my book "The Complete Interview Answer Guide."

『Complete Interview Answer Guide』と同様の内容です。

Now this is often the last question you will be asked in an interview.

さて、面接時に必ず最後に聞かれる質問ですね。

Prepare for it.

しっかり準備しておかなければ。

I mean this is your chance to restate the skills you possess that are most relevant to the position, and to summarize your other qualities that make you the perfect person for the job.

このポジションに関係したあなたのスキルを再度面接官に伝え、自分がその仕事にピッタリであるとアピールするチャンスです。

I want you to outline your answer before you go in, and so that you can answer clearly, concisely, and with confidence.

入室する前によく概要を描いておきましょう。

Your answer should be short, to the point, it should reflect your profession, your background as it relates to the current needs and the problems of the position.

そうすることで明確に、簡潔に、自信を持って回答することができますから。

Review the job description, and tell them how you are the right person for the job by matching up your skill set with each bullet point for the job description.

回答は短く、的確に、あなたの職業や職歴を反映したものであるべきでしょう。今回のポジションにおけるニーズや課題に嚙み合うように。

In formulating your answer, be sure to address these areas.

職務経歴を振り返りながら、あなたがどれだけこの仕事に向いているかアピールしましょう。

Number one, determine their goals for the position, this should come up during your research in the company and the position.

それぞれの職務経験とそこで得たスキルとをマッチさせるのです。

If possible, talk to others who work for the company, If you're unclear on this point, include it in the questions you ask the interviewer and be prepared to incorporate it into your answer.

回答する際、以下のポイントに必ず言及してください。

Also, show them that you have the skills needed for the job.

一つ目。このポジションにおける企業側の目標。

Based on the goals, you've identified in step one, determine how your skills and experience support these goals and if necessary, you know, just refer back to your list of skills.

企業やそのポジションについてリサーチしていく中で浮かび上がって来るはずです。

Thirdly, articulate shared values.

出来れば、その会社で働いている人と話してみましょう。

Again, this should come up in your research, look at the company's mission statement and regular business practices, explain why these are in line with your own values and goals.

企業側が何を目標としているのかはっきりしなければ、

Four, state your interest in the position, be enthusiastic about the opportunity to work for this company.

面接官へ質問した上で、あなた自身の回答と関連付けられるよう準備しておきましょう。

And within a certain team.

また、求められているスキルをあなたが有していることを示しましょう。

Be sure, that the interviewer is clear about the fact that you want this job, and the most important aspect of doing this exercise, is to make you comfortable in identifying and articulating the skills you possess.

企業側の目標に基づくこと。これでステップ・ワンは通過しました。

Even with the prepared answer, it's important to be flexible within the script itself.

続いては、あなたのスキルと経験が

You may need to modify specifics based on the situation.

必要に応じて彼らの目標にどのように貢献できるか。あなたのスキル・リストに立ち戻ってください。

Now, if an important issue comes up during the interview, be prepared to adapt your answer accordingly.

三つ目。共通価値を明言しましょう。

For instance, if the interviewer stresses the need for a certain skill you would want to address that, even if it was not one of the skills that you included on you resume.

これも企業リサーチの際に見つかるはずです。企業の経営理念と

Now, let's get a perfect answer to how we would answer this question.

ビジネス・メソッドに目を通してください。

"I have the qualifications you were looking for, briefly list them. I am a team player. I take direction and I have the desire to be successful."

それらが何故、あなた自身の価値観や目標と一致するのか説明するのです。

There you go. Answer the question in ten seconds and you can do the same.

四つ目。このポジションのどこに惹かれるのか述べましょう。

Let's do it again. This is one of my favorite answers.

この会社で、

Three reasons: I meet deadlines. I deliver what I promised and as a result, I've always made my managers look good.

そして特定のチーム内で仕事をすることに対する熱意が伝わるように。

Again, this is Don Georgevich with jobinterviewtools.com. I have more interview questions and answers on my site. And I wish you all the best on your job interview and we'll see next time. Bye bye.

この仕事がやりたいのだということが面接官にはっきりと伝わるように心掛けてください。