How to Answer the Interview Question: 'Why Are You the Best Person for This Job?'

During your job interview, you will be asked many questions. Some will require a specific technical answer. Others will be more open-ended. One of the hardest questions that you will be asked is "Why are you the best person for this job?" It feels like such a broad question and that you have to prove yourself against unseen competitors. This article will discuss the many ways that you could answer this common question and it's worthwhile planning an answer to it. “Why are you the best person for this job?” is your opportunity to provide the hiring manager with a compelling reason, or many, to hire you.