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One of the questions that nearly always gets asked at interviews is \u201cwhy are you the best person for the job?\u201d The question has been around for decades, and it\u2019s not likely to go away anytime soon. Despite it being such a common <\/span>topic during interviews<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s a question that many interviewees have a hard time answering. It can be hard to talk about yourself in a flattering way that isn\u2019t overly boastful and shows the employers what they\u2019re looking for, especially for those without much interview experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And though it may not seem like that important of a question in the grand scheme of things, it can actually be a very telling question that has an impact on the employer\u2019s decision making process. Answering the question wrong can set you up for disappointment, but answering it right can be exactly what you need to get the job. In this blog, we\u2019re going to cover how to answer that question so you can improve your chances of <\/span>getting the job<\/span><\/a> you\u2019ve been looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do Interviewers Ask It?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you can know how to answer \u201cwhat makes you a good fit for this job,\u201d you need to know why interviewers ask that question and what they\u2019re actually looking for. Thankfully, the answers to those questions are fairly simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Employers ask that question because it can reliably get the information they want about a candidate. What they are looking to find out typically includes:<\/span><\/p>\n