How to Answer: Why should we hire you over another equally-qualified candidate?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a BlackRock job interview.
10. Why should we hire you over another equally-qualified candidate?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
This is another opportunity to showcase what makes you unique as a person and what makes you uniquely qualified for their company and this position. On their website, BlackRock recommends you develop an "internal brand," which will help you market yourself as a go-to colleague with a specific skill set. "Working to be an expert in a certain area or carve out a niche where you are known as that person." In other words, how would you serve as a trusted resource of information when representing their brands and supporting your teams? Something to consider when deciding on exactly how to answer this question.
Written by Kevin Downey on May 9th, 2023
What You Need to Know
This question will help the assessment model evaluate how confident you are that you're the right fit for this opportunity and whether you're pursuing this position for the right reasons, such as career goals and culture fit, rather than an increase in your salary or proximity to your home. Your answer could reveal if you are shooting for the stars or reaching for a more realistic target.
Written by Kevin Downey on May 9th, 2023
Experienced Example
"I am considered by my clients and colleagues as a trusted go-to resource. I take pride in what I do, I enjoy doing it, and although I have a life outside of my work, I do set aside some personal time to enjoy the more relaxing part of my job, and that is self-education, whether reading an article or a book or attending a lecture. That's what happens when you love what you do. Now I can't say whether other candidates love what they do, but odds are there are few who love what they do as much as I do."
Written by Kevin Downey on May 12th, 2023