How to Answer: What makes you feel you will be a good fit for our organization?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Addiction Counselor job interview.
20. What makes you feel you will be a good fit for our organization?
How to Answer
Rather than just sharing how you have gone above and beyond expectations in the past, focus on how your qualities will help you meet and exceed expectations with their organization. Discuss the reasons why will you be great at this job. Talk about your qualifications and skills that will help you to do this job well. If you can, match your strengths to the requirements outlined in the job description.
Written by Heather Douglass on December 22nd, 2018
Entry Level
"I feel I have the education and skills necessary to become an asset to your organization and I believe, given the opportunity, I can prove that."
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Answer Example
"I know I will be successful in this role because I have been working in this industry for five years with great training and mentorship. I have a solid understanding of X, Y, and Z (skills listed in the job description). Also, I have all of my updated certifications as outlined in your job description. I am well-prepared for this next step in my career."
Written by Heather Douglass on December 22nd, 2018
Experienced
"I believe my success with your organization will come from the years of experience I have regarding all of the hard skills that you are looking for, whether learned in school or gained through work experience. I have strong relationships with other providers within this region and stay informed about current practices."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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