How to Answer: Why do you believe you will have success at this position?
25. Why do you believe you will have success at this position?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know why you feel you are the correct fit for this role. This question presents an excellent opportunity to highlight the skills you possess and show the interviewer that you are the best choice for the position. When positioning your response, be as specific as possible and highlight the benefit to the hiring company.
Answer Example
"I believe I will be successful in this position because I am passionate about your organization's values and mission, which focuses on (discuss). I can see your vision and have already drafted ideas on how I can help the department and my new team achieve these goals. My organizational skills will be a major asset to you, and I also bring a strong track record of increasing sales and client retention (provide specific, measurable examples if you can)."
Admin
"I will be successful in this position because I understand your business, and I will bring the level of organization that you require for this role. I have created a 30-day plan for getting the paperwork back on track. In addition to this, I have experience in accounts receivable and am prepared to support your AR department."
Manager
"I understand your company is seeking a sales manager with a proven ability to lead a team of field sales reps. You seek a leader who can properly train, motivate, and encourage a boost in sales numbers while providing the tools for each team member to perform at their peak ability. My experience, and past results, align very well with this need. I am an experienced sales trainer, having trained over 50 successful outside sales reps this year alone. My teams' retention rate is the highest in my company. Over 80% of my team members have exceeded their goals for this quarter already. I am a passionate trainer and mentor who is very hands-on and approachable. I would love to bring these skills and traits to your company."
Marketing
"In addition to your need for a content writer, I am also highly experienced in social media and algorithms for a variety of platforms, including TikTok. Because of this knowledge, I will be able to help you maximize impact on every dollar spent - a factor that you mentioned the company is explicitly looking for in their next social media manager."
Retail
"Based on my experience as a manager in the same department at your biggest competitor, and my grasp of the industry trends that are up and coming, I believe I will see great success at Company ABC. I have developed solutions to the exact issues this team currently faces, and I look forward to leveraging that experience to help bring the store increased success."
Sales
"I am confident that I will be successful in this role based on my 6 years of supervisory and management experience, along with 4 lucrative years spent as an awarded salesperson with Company XYZ. I made the president's club and ranked in the Top 10% of performers company-wide each of those years. I have exhibited excellence in sales and have had a successful track record as a team leader. I feel I've had all of the preparation and training necessary to excel in this position and help the organization see its exciting growth plans come to fruition."
Teacher
"I will be successful in this role because I am a teacher and a coach. I have experience in both realms; as a mathematics teacher and a basketball coach. I take my love for competition into the classroom - a teaching method that my students are very responsive to."
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With my experience in coaching and motivating team members for years along with my organizational skills, I feel I'm equipped to be successful in this role."
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