There are 12 applicants vying for this job. Give me good reasons why should I choose you over them.
Most of the time, the interviewers want to gauge how an applicant views herself or himself at par with the rest of the competition. This gives them a way to test one’s self confidence and competitiveness. Though tempting it may seem, like any other questions during a job interview it has to be tackled smartly to ace that desired position. Answer this question too aggressively, and one can look cocky, arrogant and egoistic. On the other hand, a passive approach will make the applicant look submissive, complaisant and incompetent.