How do you answer 'Why do you think you are are a suitable candidate for the post'?

Answer 1

The answer to this question depends very much on the way you can present yourself and portray your skills. The sample answer for this question pertaining to an interview for admission into a B-school could be as follows: " I believe that doing an MBA requires a lot of dedication, hardwork and good analytical skills. And I would admit with a sense of pride that I am very hardworking and disciplined. Also an MBA must always be done with proper goals in sight and with a definite aim of achieving something. In my case I have set out my goals in proper priority and know the reason for my doing an MBA. I have a proper focus about my future after I finish with my MBA and the way, the manner in which I need to pursue my knowledge and skills in order to achieve my professional goals."

Thus, we see that the answers to this question have to be completely based on your focus and your reasoning behind pursuing that particular course or job.

Answer 2

This is one of those questions people find tricky at interviews. The right approach for this question is to use it to highlight the 2/3 key strengths/skills that you have which match the requirements for the job. The job requirements will either be in; the advert, a person specification sent to you, or they will have told you during the interview.

The link below takes you to a guide on how to answer those tricky interview questions

Answer 3

Typical interview question and is asked in many differing ways but with the same requirement. The interviewer want YOU to compile the requirements of the role against the skills you bring to that role. for instance it may be that you have experience in the role from another employer where the tasks you undertook had a positive effect on the task itself. It could be that you work well under pressure and this role requires that targets are achieved against set time frames, that you can work well inside a team and

respond well to that by taking on tasks and completing them whilst supporting other

team members with theirs

Answer 4

You may be asked to describe why you think you are suitable for the role. Know the core responsibilities of the role and detail your abilities according to these.

Answer 5

I am well suited for this position because I have 18 plus years experience in this field. I work well with others and I am a dedicated employee with old fashioned ethics.