By strokesie - 03/07/2013 06:56 - United States - Columbus

Today, I had a job interview. All was going well until the interviewer asked me, "So, why should we hire you?" Without thinking, I blurted out, "Because, I'm awesome!" Don't think I'll be getting that one. FML
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strokesie 23

Hey, OP here. After I said that, the interviewer busted out laughing- so there's a plus. She also said something along the lines of "Ya know, nobody says that sort of thing. Usually it's the boring 'I really need a job' type. But not you!" And laughed some more. I really need this job though, I've applied everywhere and this place is the first to call me. I won't know if I got it or not until next week, so I'm crossing my fingers!

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Pwn17 25

That should be more than enough to give you the job.

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kathryn14 19

I would hire you on the spot.

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maz95 17

You always need to be thinking during interviews. Lets hope the interviewer thinks your awesomeness has what it takes.

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evan_7899 28

Well at least you can check that off your bucket list

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AMillionManMosh 4

Humor on an interview makes you seem personable, which in the workplace is a great asset. Who cares. I bet if you aced the rest of it, that shouldn't be a problem.

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upallnight11 19

At least you didn't say: 'because I have swag!'

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challan 19

I think that rocks, although I hope you followed it up with a list of awesome attributes. Good luck!

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darryaz 9

I think that was a perfectly good answer. I'm sure the interviewer didn't take it too seriously.

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Jemm_fml 29

Nobody values honesty these days. *sigh*

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Enslaved 36

Nothing wrong with that answer unless you stopped there. Gotta let them know why you're awesome.

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perdix 29

#20, no, it has to be self-evident. If you have to explain why you are awesome, then you are not awesome.

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TheDrifter 23

If the interviewer had to ask, it wasn't self evident, so OP needs to justify their opinion.

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