Each Tuesday, the CSE Connect “Top Interviewing Questions Series” will highlight a different question from the CSE Top Interviewing Questions Guide, detailing 1) How the question is typically asked, 2) Why interviewers tend to ask the question and what the interviewer is looking for when asking the question, and 3) Tips for a successful response.
This week’s question is : “Why are you the best candidate for this job?”
How the Question is Typically Asked/Common Variations
- Why are you the best candidate for this job?
- We’re talking to a lot of candidates; why should we hire you?
Why Do Interviewers Ask/What are their Expectations
Here is your chance to make the interviewers think, “THIS is the right person for the job!” Similarly to “What are your strengths”, The interviewer needs to determine if what you’re good at will be a good fit for this role and for the company. Make it easy for the interviewer by describing your strengths in a way that will make them think, “Yes! This is the person we need for this role.”
Tips for Success
Points to prepare are:
What are the top three best reasons to hire you?
What makes you stand out from the competition?
This is an opportunity to reiterate key strengths and memorable selling points. Make sure to highlight your own unique combination of skills and experiences.
It’s important to come across as confident and enthusiastic, make them believe in you
Alumni Advice
“Across the board, intellectual curiosity is probably the number one thing that I think is really important. Someone who has a hunger for knowledge, a thirst for experience… someone who is passionate”
For practice with this question please visit: Big Interview > Practice > General
Visit the CSE Top Interviewing Questions Guide for more information regarding top general interview questions!
