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Question 40 of 40 for our Lowes Mock Interview

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Question 40 of 40

Why should we not hire you?

For some, this interview question can feel like a tricky one to answer. But the aim is to showcase how well you think outside the box while giving your interviewer greater confidence that you're the right person for the role. For example, Lowe's advertises they are "on a mission to deliver the right products, at the right prices, in every community we serve. If you think you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you." Showcase an attribute that might be a weakness and a strength, making you a great fit. For example, if you are extremely ambitious and always looking for more opportunities to grow or finish all of your tasks early, and you pester your leaders for more work when they often struggle to come up with more busy work for you, then suggest that if they find such an over-performer annoying, then they might consider not hiring you.

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  • 40. Why should we not hire you?

      What You Need to Know

      For some, this interview question can feel like a tricky one to answer. But the aim is to showcase how well you think outside the box while giving your interviewer greater confidence that you're the right person for the role. For example, Lowe's advertises they are "on a mission to deliver the right products, at the right prices, in every community we serve. If you think you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you." Showcase an attribute that might be a weakness and a strength, making you a great fit. For example, if you are extremely ambitious and always looking for more opportunities to grow or finish all of your tasks early, and you pester your leaders for more work when they often struggle to come up with more busy work for you, then suggest that if they find such an over-performer annoying, then they might consider not hiring you.

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 23rd, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "I understand you are looking for 6+ years of management experience, and I possess just 3. With that said, I have a great amount of training in management and some notable successes that I look forward to applying to my role here at Lowe's."

      Written by Ryan Brown

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    I found measurable success when I landed a new job in a great city with a diverse demographic. Unlike the others, this retail job felt like the right fit for me. Our customers were always happy to be there, and the social aspect of the job was vibrant. I worked hard, had a great attitude, and felt gratitude, enthusiasm, and passion for what I was doing. I was having fun. It was such a good fit, and I enjoyed myself so much that I caught the attention of management and was recruited into a leadership position. My management career suddenly took off. When I entered the leadership realm, I was transferred to the toughest store in our region and was working for a boss who was an infamous tyrant. But I got along with him well enough for my part and enjoyed every challenge thrown my way.

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