Question

Write a paragraph about" What set you apart from others seeking employment at the same company. All of you have the same background and qualifications.

Answer 1

Such kind of questions might be asked in the middle of the interview, when you think interview is about to wrap up and it comes...

It is similar to the question "Why should we hire you?" But interviewer wants to know your strengths, skills, potential and what you can bring to the company that no one else can. You need to answer the question in a way that you perfectly fit for the job, and you have to be able to explain why. Which helps interviewer to make their decision.

These kind of questions are simply helps us to let the interviewer know what makes you special as a good employee, and it's usually only asked of finalist candidates. If you get to hear such question, you are much ahead of the competition.

Few reasons of such question being asked:

• The interviewer wants to know what strengths and experiences you feel are valuable and how they could benefit the company.
• How you are different from the crowd.
• Are you a problem solver?

To answer in a sound manner: Focus on the following points.

• What makes you different from the crowd? Answer in a way which describe how you are perfectly match the job requirements. You have to believe you are the best candidate for the role and why?
• Before going for an interview read properly about job requirements.
• Make a list of you strengths, qualifications and previous work achievements. Try to mention the qualities which matches the job requirements.
• Be specific with the topic. While answering what sets you apart from everyone else, remember to keep your answer relevant to the position you are interviewing for.
• Keep it short and to the point.

The interviewer has a healthy experience in interviewing the candidate, try to answer different what other can answer.

An example "What sets you apart from other candidates."

I have had two years and four months of experience working on similar projects, so I know what problems are going to arise and can prevent them from happening, saving the team time and energy to work on higher value tasks. Additionally, I have shown the ability to take control of a project and make sure the team delivers tasks on-time and within budget. And these skills will transfer well into making sure things get done here.”

Thing to remember

Question is about what’s really going to set you apart. Do not be modest, this is the time to be confident about your strengths and really sell yourself to the interviewer, be positive and remember to show your interest for the company.