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[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

"Because I have the relevant work skills you need to pay me for. If not at least I'm willing to work growing into the role."

It doesn't matter though. The interview is likely a formality to prove they tried hiring from outside before the job is given to an internal applicant, H1B visa holder willing to work for peanuts, or a boss's relative.

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 hours ago

That statement, stated a little less bluntly, can and has absolutely worked for me.

[–] dev_null@lemmy.ml -4 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Perfect, so you have an answer. "I want to work here because I have relevant skills. They come from my previous experience in X where I did Y."

As for it not mattering, sure, but that's a criticism of the whole process/the system (which is absolutely fair criticism), not if this particular question.