How to Answer “Why Are You the Best Person for This Job?”

Culled from Glassdoor.com

How to answer “Why are you the best person for this job?”

The following are steps you can take to prepare for and provide a strong answer to the question “Why are you the best person for this job?”

Review the job listing

Fully understanding what the job will entail and the qualifications a candidate needs to have in order to perform the job is the first step in preparing for this type of interview question.

Take time to read over the job posting, especially the areas that list the experience or requirements the company is looking for in a candidate. See if you can find skills, experiences, or education that matches your own and make a note of this to mention when answering this question in the interview.

Look into the organization

You should also do some research on the company before going to an interview to get a better understanding of the company’s goals and mission. You can also learn more about the company culture and the employees who work at the organization by researching the company. Look for commonalities between what the company stands for and your own values and goals.

Narrow down your strengths

Once you’ve determined the skills and experience needed for the job and the mission and goals of the company, you can narrow down your strengths that relate to the position and company.

Choose up to seven professional qualities or strengths that fit with the position and write them down. Use them as the basis to answer “Why are you the best person for this job?”

Use quantifiable examples

Provide quantifiable examples when describing which strengths and accomplishments make you a good fit for the position. For example, rather than saying that you have strong communication skills, describe an example in which you used your communication skills to solve a problem in the workplace.

Practice your answer

Practicing answering interview questions is a great way to get your nervous jitters out and ensure you’re prepared with appropriate answers that will set you apart from the competition. Consider practicing with a colleague, friend, or family member and ask them for feedback on the answers you provide.