What makes you the best candidate for this position?

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The interviewer asks this question to hear what qualities you will bring to their organization and how you will benefit them if hired. Now is your chance to highlight your best characteristics and experience, showing the interviewer you have all the qualifications they require.

"I am the best candidate for the position because I meet all of your job qualifications. I will graduate in December with my Bachelor's Degree in Biomedicine and am active on campus and in the community. I have strong analytical and leadership skills and work well under pressure. I also have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and I look forward to bringing my skills and thirst for knowledge to your wonderful company."

"In addition to meeting all of the must-haves for this role, I bring additional skills such as being trilingual in Spanish, German, and English and having a degree in pharmaceutical sciences. Speaking many languages will help me communicate better with your diverse customer base, and I look forward to adding these skills to your already amazing team."

"I am the best candidate for the position because I meet and exceed your job qualifications. I have over seven years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with diverse groups and cultures. I am empathetic, compassionate, and level-headed, and I work well under pressure. I have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to your wonderful organization."

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"I am the best candidate for the job because I meet your qualification requirements and have the relevant skills needed. My university degree shows I have the ability to cope with the science aspects of the job. My catering experience where I work with patients on a daily basis will transfer over to this job."

Jaymie's Feedback

Demonstrate that you've read the job description and try to be more specific on which requirements you meet and which you may even exceed. There may be many other job applicants that also meet those requirements, so try to give a unique or strong skill you possess that would make you stand out from the crowd.

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Anonymous Answer

"I am extremely passionate about the work I do as I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with patients. I’ve seen patients in pain, I’ve been to code blues and code strokes where I had to transport the patient, and they ultimately didn’t make it. So I understand how detrimental our job is. If we’re not taking care of our part then, the nurses and doctors can’t do theirs."

Jaymie's Feedback

Good job sharing your experience and understanding of your impact and role on the team. Consider the possibility that the organization may receive a high volume of applicants for the role. Can you tailor your answer to align with the job description more closely? Perhaps share your years of experience or strength of a particular skill you possess that they have listed as a must-have. Review their core values and discuss how you align with and embody them. This will add significant impact and help set you apart from other candidates.