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Why are you the best person for this
job answer
When an employer asks you, “Why should we hire you?” she is really asking, “What makes
you the best fit for this position?” Your answer to this question should be a concise “sales
pitch” that explains what you have to offer the employer.
How to Answer Interview Questions About Why You Should Be Hired
The best way to respond is to give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments make
you the best candidate for the job.
Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning what you
have accomplished in your other positions. Be positive and reiterate your interest in the company and
the position. Here's how to prepare your response.
Match Your Qualifications to the Job Listing
To prepare an answer to this question, look at the job listing. Make a list of the requirements for the
position, including personality traits, skills, and qualifications. Then, make a list of the qualities you
have that fit these requirements. For each quality, think of a specific time that you used that trait to
achieve something at work.
Interview Questions You Must Prepare to Answer
For example, if you list that you are a “team player,” think of a time in which your ability to work well on a team
resulted in a successfully completed project. Here's how to match your qualifications to a job.
Keep it Concise
You want your answer to be brief – no more than a minute or two long. Therefore, select one or two specific
qualities from the list you created to emphasize in your “sales pitch.” Begin by explaining what you believe
the employer is looking for, and how you fulfill that need.
Focus on your Uniqueness
The interviewer wants to know how you stand out among the other applicants. Therefore, focus on one or two
qualities you possess that might be unique, or more difficult to find, in other interviewees. For example, if
you are very experienced with a certain skill that the job requires, say so. This is your chance to tell the
interviewer why you would be an invaluable employee.
Examples of the Best Answers
I think that my experience in the (widget) industry and my ability to work autonomously make me a good match
for this position.
I have the savvy, experience, and superior communication ability to be an asset to your company.
• Your company provides many services that I have had experience with, in a variety of capacities. I believe
that my familiarity with the industry would make me a good fit for this position.
• You have explained that you are looking for a sales executive who is able to effectively manage over a dozen
employees. In my fifteen years of experience as a sales manager, I have developed strong motivational and
team-building skills. I was twice awarded manager-of-the-year for my innovative strategies for motivating
employees to meet and surpass quarterly deadlines. If hired, I will bring my leadership abilities and strategies
for achieving profit gains to this position.
• I have top-notch administrative skills and I believe I'd be an asset for the office. My skill set seems to be a
perfect match for what you're looking for. In addition, I enjoy working with people, and would welcome the
opportunity to be a part of your team.
• You describe in the job listing that you are looking for a special education assistant teacher with an
abundance of patience and compassion. Having served as a tutor at a summer school for dyslexic children for
the past two years, I have developed my ability to be extremely patient while still achieving academic gains
with my students. My experience teaching phonics to children ages 6 to 18 has taught me strategies for
working with children of all ages and abilities, always with a smile. My previous employer often placed me with
the students with the most severe learning disabilities because of my history of success. I will bring not only
experience, but patience and creative problem-solving, to this position.
Avoid surprises — interviews need preparation. Some questions come up
time and time again — usually about you, your experience and the job
itself. We've gathered together the most common questions so you can get
your preparation off to a flying start.
You also find all interview questions at link at the end of this post.
Click Download Ebook Interview Questions & Answers

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Why are you the best person for this job answer

  • 1. Why are you the best person for this job answer When an employer asks you, “Why should we hire you?” she is really asking, “What makes you the best fit for this position?” Your answer to this question should be a concise “sales pitch” that explains what you have to offer the employer.
  • 2. How to Answer Interview Questions About Why You Should Be Hired The best way to respond is to give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments make you the best candidate for the job. Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning what you have accomplished in your other positions. Be positive and reiterate your interest in the company and the position. Here's how to prepare your response. Match Your Qualifications to the Job Listing To prepare an answer to this question, look at the job listing. Make a list of the requirements for the position, including personality traits, skills, and qualifications. Then, make a list of the qualities you have that fit these requirements. For each quality, think of a specific time that you used that trait to achieve something at work.
  • 3. Interview Questions You Must Prepare to Answer For example, if you list that you are a “team player,” think of a time in which your ability to work well on a team resulted in a successfully completed project. Here's how to match your qualifications to a job. Keep it Concise You want your answer to be brief – no more than a minute or two long. Therefore, select one or two specific qualities from the list you created to emphasize in your “sales pitch.” Begin by explaining what you believe the employer is looking for, and how you fulfill that need. Focus on your Uniqueness The interviewer wants to know how you stand out among the other applicants. Therefore, focus on one or two qualities you possess that might be unique, or more difficult to find, in other interviewees. For example, if you are very experienced with a certain skill that the job requires, say so. This is your chance to tell the interviewer why you would be an invaluable employee. Examples of the Best Answers I think that my experience in the (widget) industry and my ability to work autonomously make me a good match for this position. I have the savvy, experience, and superior communication ability to be an asset to your company.
  • 4. • Your company provides many services that I have had experience with, in a variety of capacities. I believe that my familiarity with the industry would make me a good fit for this position. • You have explained that you are looking for a sales executive who is able to effectively manage over a dozen employees. In my fifteen years of experience as a sales manager, I have developed strong motivational and team-building skills. I was twice awarded manager-of-the-year for my innovative strategies for motivating employees to meet and surpass quarterly deadlines. If hired, I will bring my leadership abilities and strategies for achieving profit gains to this position. • I have top-notch administrative skills and I believe I'd be an asset for the office. My skill set seems to be a perfect match for what you're looking for. In addition, I enjoy working with people, and would welcome the opportunity to be a part of your team. • You describe in the job listing that you are looking for a special education assistant teacher with an abundance of patience and compassion. Having served as a tutor at a summer school for dyslexic children for the past two years, I have developed my ability to be extremely patient while still achieving academic gains with my students. My experience teaching phonics to children ages 6 to 18 has taught me strategies for working with children of all ages and abilities, always with a smile. My previous employer often placed me with the students with the most severe learning disabilities because of my history of success. I will bring not only experience, but patience and creative problem-solving, to this position.
  • 5. Avoid surprises — interviews need preparation. Some questions come up time and time again — usually about you, your experience and the job itself. We've gathered together the most common questions so you can get your preparation off to a flying start. You also find all interview questions at link at the end of this post. Click Download Ebook Interview Questions & Answers