This question tests how persuasive you are. Interviewers want to see if you can make a calm, confident case for yourself, even if they’re acting skeptical. They’re looking for factual and compelling answers.

Sample-1

“I’ve got both the experience and target audience rapport that you’re looking for. I’ve built two corporate training programs from scratch and developed the kind of interactive video programs that you’re looking to create. When employees fill out feedback forms, they speak highly of my professionalism and clarity that they’ve encountered. Here’s a quick example. A close friend of mine on your marketing team says that this company is a great cultural fit given my background and values. I have an insatiable level of curiosity and tend to do lots of research on any topic that I’m less than an expert in. And I know your values include constant learning. That really resonates with my passion. I’m just eager to become part of a fast-growing, mission-oriented organization like yours.”

Why this answer worked well: He spoke about his core strengths in a way that related to the job requirements. He used favorable feedback from some of his previous coworkers, and their positive observations were helpful. He talked about why he was a good cultural fit for the organization.

Sample-2

“Having worked in strategy and sales roles across different geographies, I believe I am uniquely positioned to add a lot of value to this general managerial position. What separates me from most is my ability to take a holistic view of the business, set the vision, and translate that into a set of strong strategic solutions. Given my experience across different functions, I also have the ability to connect and influence cross-functional partners to drive business results, which I believe will be critical in this position. My background studying engineering and business taught me to balance the logic and data with the human side of things, which will be a competitive advantage in this ambiguous and dynamic industry. I’m motivated and excited to learn your company’s unique business model, and from my interactions with the employees here, I can see that we share values like respect, trust, and excellence. Overall, I believe I bring the right mix of skills, experiences and attitude for the job and think that my varied experience can add a lot of value here.”

Why this answer worked well: The answer incorporated specific qualifications that set the candidate apart.Strengths were framed through the lens of how they could benefit the company.

This is a nerve-racking question, so make sure you’re set up for success. Here are some tips that can help you do well in answering it:

Ask yourself why you think you’re qualified.

Prepare for the interview by picking three or four qualifications and experiences that help them understand why you’re a fit for this job.

Tell them how you’d fit in.

Paint a picture of what you’d accomplish that gives you a leg up on the competition. Also, show them why you are a great match for this company by letting them see that you know about their mission, their vision, how they operate—and how you would fit into that really well.

Speak authentically.

How you say something is as important as what you say. So when you’re sharing your successes and you’re answering these questions, speak like the best version of yourself and make sure that you’re doing it in a way that allows the interviewers to connect to you.