Interviewing Question: Why You?

Interviewers ask all types of questions; some that make sense and others that may leave you scratching your head. In the past we’ve talked about some of the more common ones such as “Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses” or “Tell me about yourself”. I wrote about some of the ways that you can respond to these questions here.

Another question that you may be asked is “Why are you the right person for this job?” or “Why should I select you?” With this question, the interviewer wants to know if you are the right fit for the position and the organization and it is the time to sell yourself. Preparing for this question by reviewing the job posting and researching the company website and other publications will allow you to understand the company’s needs and direction. Make sure that you click the tabs in the website that will allow you to read about the company mission, history and philosophy about employee growth. In addition, during the interview you will learn more about the organization’s specific needs and the job requirements. Your goal in answering this question is to align your past accomplishments with their key needs and general values.