Why are you qualified for this position?
First, good for you! You are there for an interview, so the interviewer has already decided you are qualified to be there. The interviewer wants to hear about your personal background to back up what they already know from reading your resume (which they have reviewed extensively). Your resume is just a piece of paper, though. You should think about the job description, compare it to your resume, and find relevant examples that will allow you to detail any related experience. This shows your resume is more than a piece of paper with a list of tasks. Let your personality shine through and make the interviewer feel confident you will excel in the role.
Give a confident answer that details examples from your job (or other) background that will reassure the interviewer they made the right decision in calling you for an interview! Try to be specific and give concrete examples of what you have done that mirrors what is required in the job description.
The interviewer wants a brief, concise, and informative answer and has a limited time to speak with you. So, you don't want to tell a long story that will take up valuable time. Stay away from long stories with irrelevant details, and focus on two or three specific skills/experiences that qualify you for the position.
"Having thoroughly researched the job description and the company, I see you are looking for someone who is an excellent multi-tasker. In all of my previous positions, I have been complimented many times on my ability to juggle different priorities. I also enjoy this work and am excited and challenged by taking on a similar role."
"Having thoroughly researched the job description and the company, I see you are looking for someone who is very detail-oriented and focused. I have been complimented on my ability to stick with one task to completion without distraction. This is the kind of work I am best at, which is why I chose to apply for this role."
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