Try putting yourself in the interviewer’s shoes for a minute. What questions would you ask to find the candidate who can come up to speed quickly, and who genuinely wants to work for your company?
“Why are you the best candidate for this position?” is one of those questions you can expect during a job interview. If you cannot properly answer this question, it can appear that you are not confident or serious about the position.
What the Interviewer Really Wants to Know
When an interviewer asks why you are the best candidate for this position, they don’t expect you to compare yourself to other candidates. By asking this question, the interviewer is assessing how well you understand the job and how confident you are in your abilities.
You may be asked this question in different forms, such as, “Why should we hire you?” or “Why do you think you’d be a good fit for this role?” Your answer to the variations on the question should remain the same—you must prove you understand the job and the company, and how you can help them excel.
Points to Emphasize
As with all interview answers, a little preparation for the “Why are you the best candidate for this position?” question is key to your success. In order to speak convincingly about your qualifications, follow these tips.
Match your top skills with job requirements. Review the job description (and your resume) and look for reoccurring skills and responsibilities. Then, match your top skills with the top three-to-five job responsi