Your response should be original and unique to set you apart from your competition for the job at Pfizer. There are some simple ways to ensure that your answer stands out from other candidates:

1) Avoid giving a resume review. Your response should highlight the best reasons your achievements, skills, and characteristics are a match for Pfizer's most pressing needs. Provide a snapshot, not a complete biography.

2) Think about value. Think of how you will add value to the job at Pfizer, both now and in the future. Help the decision-makers picture you with their team for years to come.

3) Sprinkle in achievements. Mentioning specific numbers, percentages, awards, and accolades is an excellent way to grab the decision maker's attention. These bits of 'juicy information' will make you a memorable candidate.

4) Tell a story. Psychology tells us that offering a compelling, relatable story makes us more memorable and persuasive. Some studies show that telling a story makes us 22X more memorable. Think of the impact it could have on your interview outcome if you could be 22X more memorable than the next candidate!

First, think about your best skills and qualifications. Ponder on a mix of hard skills and soft skills.

- Hard skills: Specific knowledge gained through training and education.
- Soft skills: Traits you possess, such as emotional intelligence and sociability.

If you can't think of ways you stand out, ask a few trusted friends, family members, or coworkers what sets you apart from others. Their observations may be helpful. If you already know your stand-out skills, that's great! Either way, don't be afraid to brag about yourself a bit. In an interview, you are your greatest advocate.

Also, take your time reviewing the job description. It's essential to approach this question with less focus on your needs and more on the company's needs. Looking at the job description or job posting for the role, you can quickly dissect what the hiring managers are looking for in a candidate. Once you know the company/department's primary needs, you can frame a precise answer to this question.

The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes three to five questions. Depending on the hiring company's parameters, the HireVue platform will generally give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to two minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.

"It sounds like this Associate Scientist role at Pfizer requires detailed technical skills on the job and great attention to detail in working through an important and timely workload. My education and work experience have provided me with strong skills in DNA templating preparation and in vitro transcriptions, which are important aspects of this job. My passion for mRNA production makes me your top candidate to join your team."