Right Answer: Because I have the right blend of work ethic, technical skills and people skills. I going to do my job with all the associated tasks, quietly. I will help others however I can, with a smile. And when I need help, I will ask. There will be other candidates that have any of those qualities, but I have worked to make all of them work together.
Wrong Answer: Because I am the kind of guy that will get all the overtime, bonuses, perks and benefits that I can get. And for those that help me get those, I am going to line their pockets, get them ballgame tickets, free cruises, choclates and lunch buffets out the yin-yang.
My reply:
“An animal? I am an animal. All human beings are mammals. We’re part of the animal kingdom.”