Network Security Mock Interview
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Question 6 of 23
Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"Hiring from within the organization is always an option and rewards the current staff by providing them with advancement opportunities. However, when you bring in someone from outside of the organization, you get a fresh set of eyes and a new perspective on how things are done. Since I have worked with organizations similar to yours, I will be able to share my experience and knowledge from my previous jobs and will provide an unbiased and objective opinion on where processes and procedures can be modified and improved. I also bring with me a new network of industry connections that may be helpful in developing additional partnerships and recruiting new employees."
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
An interesting question, since research shows that the majority of jobs are either filled by an internal candidate or through a referral from an employee or someone the hiring manager knows. This a great opportunity for you to summarize your qualifications for the job and state how you can help the company achieve its business objectives.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"I have all the qualifications you mentioned in the job posting and I'm confident my expertise and experience in network security will enable me to excel in this position. Additionally, since I am coming from outside of the organization I will be able to contribute new ideas and techniques that have been proven at the other organizations I have worked for. I will bring a fresh set of eyes that can spot opportunities for process improvements and won't have the bias based on the legacy of how things have been done in the past."
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