There are different types of questions asked by interviewers in
any kind of job interview. One of the common competency based interview
question a job seeker faces is ‘Why’ or ‘How’ is he fit to work in a position
advertised or for the company. Most of the job seekers answer this by howling
their good qualities. However, the question "What makes you a good fit for
this job?" is not a question about candidate's qualities. It's a question
about how well you have known about your possible next job and researched about
it. You're going to answer this question by making them know how well you've
prepared and what range you are in to answer it.
It is imperative that every candidate wants to be wanted.
An interviewer is unlikely to be overly charmed by a candidate
who looks like they’re simply trying to hold an interest. So, instead of
selling yourself and lashing out qualities of how and what make you a great
hire for any company, the fittest approach would be to to demonstrate why
you’re a perfect match for this particular job.
First and foremost, you should do some homework and research the
company. Take some time out before the interview to find out what the company
is, by checking it's website. Check if it has social media presence and
accounts and what they are posting about. Check the Glassdoor site to know the
reviews and what previously hired employees have mentioned. This will give you
a deep understanding of organisation’s culture, and it's core business. Try to
identify the what the business really stand outs for and if it has any other
competencies.
Company culture ranges from the dress code of employees to how
they interact with company heads and how they contribute to company's profit.
When you are faced with this question you can also expect Interview questions
about company culture that are designed to determine if you are a good fit for
the business.
For example, if the company is a mid-sized company struggling to
make a mark, where employees have to put in long working hours and weekends
which you may not be willing commit then you may not be a good fit for such
dynamic atmosphere.
Once you have collected all this information, you have a basic draft. Now you can use your skills, achievements, personal traits and relate them with
everything you’ve researched to deliver the perfect response.
Right answer:
‘Based on the research I’ve done about your company, yours is an
organisation that really values staying on the cutting edge of technology. I
was especially impressed with some of the technical details I read about the
XYZ project. I think there’s a really good fit between my interest in evolving
my own skills and technical knowledge, and the fact that your firm is known for
continual technical improvements. That’s one reason I’m really excited to have
the opportunity to work here’
Wrong answer:
‘You have a job. I need a job. Put your hands together, and
everyone’s a winner.’
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