How to Answer: What makes you the best candidate for this job?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Baker job interview.
27. What makes you the best candidate for this job?
How to Answer
Talk to the hiring manager about what you feel makes you the best option for them. Bring up your strong baking skills, but also be sure to include skills that will make you a stand-out candidate.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I feel that I am the best candidate for the job because aside from my very strong advanced pastry techniques, I am also able to manage the social media marketing side of your business. I would come with very fresh ideas on how to increase your customer base."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"I don't who the other candidates are but I am the best candidate for this position. I can tell you guys have an enthusiastic customer-centered atmosphere. Being courteous and enthusiastic comes naturally to me with customers once I warm up to my new job. And I have experience as a baker from baking classes and the two bakeries I worked at. I also am really good at remembering customer names and preferences."
Stephanie's Feedback
In the "Revised Answer" box, I have created a new response, with slight tweaks to the wording. I suggest avoiding the use of the word "guys" in an interview, both because it sounds casual and can be a bit gendered, which may be viewed negatively by some interviewers.
"I am the best candidate for this job because I create an enthusiastic customer-centered atmosphere. I have strong interpersonal skills, and being courteous and enthusiastic comes naturally to me with customers. I am also a great baker! I'll bring my experience as a baker from baking classes and the two bakeries I have worked at. I also am really good at remembering customer names and preferences."