We have seen a lot of people like you. What makes you different?

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Your interviewers are asking you what sets you apart from other candidates. Although it is unlikely you'll be aware of the appealing traits of other candidates in the interview pool, how they've performed, and how you compare, they are counting on you to identify what makes you uniquely qualified for this position. The ten most common traits an interview looks for in a candidate are confidence, honesty, strong communication skills, adaptability and flexibility, reliability, strong attention to detail, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and being a team player with a positive attitude.

Your hard skills are listed on your resume, from being versed in specific software to tangible, trainable skills. Your soft skills, such as strong interpersonal skills, don't usually translate well on paper. Elon Musk once said, "I care very deeply about the people at Tesla. I feel like I have a great debt to the people of Tesla who are making the company successful." Yet, according to a former employee of Tesla, "If Elon's micromanaging you, you're probably on your way out, 'cause he hires good people and lets them do their thing. He's smart, but he also knows how to hire smart people."

"I'd say what makes me different is that I am not only extremely intelligent, but I work smart as well. I make smart decisions and utilize my accumulative wisdom and the skills I've developed. This makes me an invaluable asset."

"I can't speak for the other candidates I haven't met. I can only speak for myself. I'm a positive person. I pride myself on my attitude and outlook on life. I've achieved this level of confidence in myself by being honest with myself at all times. If you want to be an honest person, you have to start by being honest with yourself. I don't know too many people who can do that. It requires enhanced communication skills, which can be applied to yourself just as much as it is applied to others. I chalk up my high level of emotional maturity to that. I'm always on the lookout for the truth, and that mindset has gifted me with a high level of attention to detail that I apply to everything. This goes hand in hand with my strong work ethic. Integrity is my number one core value. I'm a self-starter and a team player around the clock. But all of this stuff boils down to my happy-go-lucky attitude."

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"I can only speak for myself, I have been known to give it my all which is evident from my performance being the only male in this environment selling at high standards from a wide range of customers focusing on giving each customer their own personal MK experience."

Jaymie's Feedback

Great start! There may be many applicants with the same education and/or experience, so really draw on what will help you stand out in the crowd. Can you elaborate more on your sales? Sharing some of the goals you've exceeded or impressive targets you've hit will leave a lasting impression.