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How I’d Answer: 'Why Should We Hire You?'

“Why should we hire you?”

It’s one of those questions that feels weird at first, almost like you have to pitch yourself as a product. The more I’ve been asked this (directly or indirectly), the more I’ve learned it’s not a trap but a test of clarity.

Let me break down how I think about it, and how I’d answer it if a founder, team lead, or client asked me today.


🧠 First: It’s not just about skills

Everyone you’re up against probably ticks the skill boxes. That’s not the hard part.

Clients and founders are asking:

  • Can you actually help us reach our goals?
  • Will you work like a partner, not a task-taker?
  • Will you save us from wasting time or money?

Your answer needs to make them feel understood — and show how you’ll be useful.


💡 Here’s how I answer it

I’ve done my research on [your product, mission, and the users you’re building for] — and as someone who’s worked on both the business and user side of similar products, I work closely with teams to build the right features that solve real user and business problems, faster.

In past roles, I contributed to product planning, shaped business decisions, and aligned dev work with company goals — which led to referrals and repeat contracts.

That’s the kind of value I’d bring here.

I ask the right questions, anticipate blockers, simplify complex ideas, communicate clearly, and document well — so teams don’t just build faster, they build smarter.


🛠 Want to write your own version?

Try answering these 3 prompts:

  1. What pain do you remove for your clients?
  2. What’s something clients say after working with you?
  3. What makes your work smooth and reliable — not just “done”?

Put those into a 1-2 sentence value statement.

That’s your answer. Keep it honest. Keep it sharp.


🧩 Final thought

“Why should we hire you?” isn't an insult.

It’s an opportunity to position yourself — not just as a service provider, but as someone who gets it.

You don’t need the flashiest portfolio.

You just need to show you’re the calm, reliable hand in a noisy, risky process.


✍️ I write about freelancing, software, and working better with clients. Follow me on X or check my other blogs on client communication and building products that work.

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