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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Top comments

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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Comments

JonLee 8

It's not a horrible answer OP! Much better than an awkward silence or answer that shows an obvious lack of self esteem.

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cottoncandymango 17

It's okay to admit that you're awesome sometimes. :)

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AngrySailor 17

They know that any answer you give to those questions is bullshit. It's a bullshit question. Same as "why do you want to work here" or "where do you see yourself in five years". Only one real reason you're there, it's the pay cheque and they know it.

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perdix 29

Well, if you were applying for a job as a deity, that would have been the perfect answer. I hear Shiva mind want a summer substitute, much like Jon Stewart has John Oliver.

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kernelkat 16

My understanding is you don't apply for jobs like that, you just start doing it and with any luck you'll start picking up followers.

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perdix 29

#28, that's old-school religion -- they've gone to a corporate model. Next week, I'm going to Mt. Olympus for my second interview to become a Greek demi-god of sarcasm, thermal properties and cheese. Wish me luck!

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FlyingLeumer 19

Oh! That must be where your going after Athena saved you from being thrown off the tower by redbluegreen!

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perdix 29

#39, yes, and after I invented the saw and the compass, I plan to follow that up with exercise equipment to be sold on QVC. Look out for the Greek Butt Blaster!

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SweetJTBR 22

You're hired! Anyone who gives me an answer like that deserves to get te job in my opinion! :D

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brittyboo123 35

If you're so awesome, you'll get the job! ;)

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daizttgg 9

What are you, Prussia? *A lot of people won't get this

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candiicane 12

My friend did that a few months back... But we live in Ontario not Ohio

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candiicane 12

'twas a girl, and no she did not haha. It was for a pretty professional psychology position, not the kinda place to joke like that in. :(

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redbandit9877 12

I would hire you on the spot if that was my interview, confidence and enthusiasm are pretty important in a lot of industries.

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victrin 12

Actually, you could have spun that to your benefit. If you can impart to an interviewer that you are confident without being arrogant, it reflects REALLY well on you.

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