“Why should we hire you above all the other candidates for this job?”

“How will you add value to our company?”

These are two of the most important – and most likely – questions you’ll be asked in your interview. And if you’re not prepared to give a good reason why an employer should hire you, then you can’t expect them to. So, be prepared to ace these surefire questions – and others – as you gear up for the big day.

Answer honestly and confidently.

Study the job description and its keywords ahead of time and make sure your responses align with them. Rehearse anticipated interview questions several times, so that when the time comes to deliver them, you’ll sound natural and unrehearsed.

Toot your own horn.

A job interview is not the time to be overly humble. Without sounding arrogant, talk about your best qualities and accomplishments. Using concrete facts and numbers isn’t bragging, it’s telling a story.

Sell yourself in a positive way.

In the case of most jobs, there are three things you need in order to be a contender:

As you prepare your specific responses, zero in on these areas and how you could outshine the competition.

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