Before your interview, make a list of the attributes that you feel are unique to you among those you know. Reflect on all the qualities that others have pointed out or complimented. Those qualities could set you apart from the others in the candidate pool and give you a competitive edge.

"I'd say my good attitude sets me apart from the others. My attitude is the only thing I have any control over, and in every regard, this one thing is the key to my success. Some say their glass is half empty; some say half full. I'd say my glass is a pitcher, either full or overflowing. Every chance I get, I take that pitcher and fill everyone's half-empty cups. I am also resourceful. When some people encounter an obstacle in their professional work or personal life, goal-based or not, and they freeze or quit because it feels as if there is no way to navigate over that obstruction. But anytime I encounter an obstacle that stands between me and my goals, I shrug it off and find a way to walk around it. Work smarter, not harder, right? My attitude helps me navigate those roadblocks. I problem solve quickly, and there's no stress involved. Just optimism, which makes everything possible."