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 responsibilities, experience requirements, or characteristics requested, and explain how they match to the role.
Know how you can help the company. The more you know about the company, the stronger your answer will be. Look for clues about company culture on the company’s website and social media channels, and see what issues the company is facing by reading recent news. But don’t stop there. If possible, set up informational meetings with people who currently work at the company s