1. Determine the problem the employer is attempting to address in hiring someone to fill the position you are applying for. Some examples of the types of problems addressed in hiring strategies are the following:
• Increasing the speed of production
• Getting a better return on investment
• Improving efficiency
• Raising employee morale
• Becoming more organized
• Attracting more customers
• Selling more products or services
• Decreasing waste
• Ensuring safety
• Improving public relations
• Saving money and time
• Winning an award or distinction
• Earning a place as a leader in the industry
• Changing the company image
• Outsmarting the competition
• Inventing new products, ideas, and services
• Bettering the skills of employees and managers
• Providing healthier workplaces
• Complying with government regulations
• Accurately accounting for revenue, taxes, expenditures,
personnel, or inventory
• Keeping current customers happy
• Encouraging word-of-mouth referrals
• Revamping existing products or services
2. Decide on one or more strategies, based on your proven skills or your Q statements, that illustrate to the interviewer that you could be instrumental in helping the company solve its problems and reach one or more of its goals.
Taken from : Fearless Interviewing - How To Win The Job
