How to answer
“What can you do better for us than the other applicants?”
How to answer it
When answering this question, focus on your unique skills and experiences that are particularly relevant to the position. Use specific examples that highlight how your strengths can directly benefit the company. For instance, you might say, "I believe my extensive experience in project management and my proactive approach to team communication enable me to streamline processes more effectively than other candidates. In my previous role, I implemented a new project tracking system that improved our completion rates by 20%, and I'm excited to bring a similar approach to improve efficiency in your team."
What a strong answer includes
- •Provides specific examples of unique skills or experiences relevant to the role.
- •Demonstrates knowledge of the company's challenges and how they can address them.
- •Articulates a clear value proposition that aligns with the team's goals.
- •Shows confidence without being arrogant, focusing on collaboration.
Mistakes to avoid
- •Gives vague or generic responses without specific examples.
- •Fails to demonstrate understanding of the company or its needs.
- •Compares themselves negatively to others or undermines competitors.
- •Lacks confidence or provides overly modest answers.
Why interviewers ask this
This question allows interviewers to assess your self-awareness and understanding of your unique qualifications relative to other candidates. They want to gauge your confidence and ability to articulate your strengths in a way that aligns with the company's needs. It also provides insight into how well you understand the role and the competitive landscape, which can be a red flag if you can't clearly differentiate yourself.