{"id":49,"date":"2017-11-24T23:27:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T23:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/?p=49"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:08:15","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:08:15","slug":"can-you-offer-us-someone-else-cant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/can-you-offer-us-someone-else-cant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer: What Can You Offer Us That Someone Else Can&#8217;t?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"arve alignleft\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"iframe\" id=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedr_ex-vng8dolistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" style=\"max-width:400px;\">\n<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n<span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/span><iframe credentialless referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;ambient-light-sensor &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;battery &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;document-domain &#039;none&#039;;domain-agent &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-not-rendered &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-out-of-viewport &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;navigation-override &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;speaker-selection;sync-xhr &#039;none&#039;;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedr_ex-vng8dolistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_Ex-vNG8Do?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_Ex-vNG8Do?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" width=\"400\" title loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\\\/can-you-offer-us-someone-else-cant\\\/#arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedr_ex-vng8dolistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/R_Ex-vNG8Do?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\"}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n This is a common interview question and one that gives you a chance to elaborate on the answer you gave to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/how-to-answer-what-are-your-strengths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What are your strengths?<\/a>\u201d It\u2019s a question designed to gauge your confidence level and knowledge of the company, so even if the interviewer doesn\u2019t ask it directly, be prepared to show that you\u2019re a qualified candidate who can bring something unique to the table. Read through the job description to identify the main things the hiring manager is looking for and show how you meet those needs.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the things you need to keep in mind when preparing your answer.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Show off your experience and unique abilities.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Your interviewer is essentially asking \u201cWhy should I hire you?\u201d and your answer should show that you\u2019re different from other candidates they\u2019ve interviewed. Think of the top 2-3 things they\u2019re looking for and explain how you meet those criteria. For example, if you\u2019ve had an internship in the industry, talk about you experience. If you\u2019re not sure what to focus on, look at the job description and identify key traits in the first 3 bullet points.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Say something like:<\/em><\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m a creative problem-solver who wants to be part of a team that develops great branding campaigns. I\u2019ve worked on several marketing campaigns during class projects and at a previous internship, so I\u2019m familiar with the challenges I\u2019ll face in this role and I know how to address them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Explain what you bring to the table.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Next, show how your experience and unique qualities make you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/community\/stand-crowd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stand out<\/a>. If you\u2019ve already made it clear that you\u2019re a hard worker, you can emphasize the fact that you always keep a positive attitude and will bring a new level of leadership to the team. Be humble but confident. Giving a direct answer will show that you\u2019ve thought about the question and know exactly what you can bring to the position.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Say something like:<\/em><\/strong> \u201cI bring three things to the table that most candidates can\u2019t offer: My problem-solving ability that I\u2019ve used to improve campaign performance, in-depth knowledge of social media strategy and previous experience with email marketing.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Connect your experience to the position you\u2019re applying for.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Being an awesome employee has a lot to do not only with your unique abilities but also with how those abilities meet the employer\u2019s needs. Whether the company you\u2019re interviewing with is a tech startup or a consulting firm, demonstrating that you understand the organization\u2019s needs and can address them will go a long way toward impressing the interviewer and helping them to see you as a part of the team.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Here\u2019s how to bring it all together:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a creative problem-solver who wants to be part of a team that develops great branding campaigns. I\u2019ve worked on several marketing campaigns during class projects and at a previous internship, so I\u2019m familiar with the challenges I\u2019ll face in this role and I know how to address them. I bring three things to the table that most candidates can\u2019t offer: My problem-solving ability that I\u2019ve used to improve campaign performance, in-depth knowledge of social media strategy and previous experience with email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/marketing-major-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marketing<\/a>. With my combined knowledge and enthusiasm for this industry, I know that I would be a good fit for this role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Pro Tip<\/em>:<\/strong> Make sure your answer takes less than 60 seconds and practice it over and over until you have it down pat.<\/p>\n<p>Answering \u201cWhat can you offer us that some else can\u2019t?\u201d is a great way to show how you stand out from other candidates. By highlighting your unique skills and demonstrating how your personality and future goals align with the company, you\u2019ll impress your interviewer and increase your chances of getting the job!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/deloitte-313295-sponsored-1-5-technology-trends-need-know-work-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Technology Trends You Need to Know<\/a> and find answers to common interview questions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/how-to-answer-how-have-you-displayed-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Have You Displayed Leadership?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a common interview question and one that gives you a chance to elaborate on the answer you gave to \u201cWhat are your strengths?\u201d It\u2019s a question designed to gauge your confidence level and knowledge of the company, so even if the interviewer doesn\u2019t ask it directly, be prepared to show that you\u2019re a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/can-you-offer-us-someone-else-cant\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Answer: What Can You Offer Us That Someone Else Can&#8217;t?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,43],"tags":[46,48,77,81,197,198,199],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interviewing-101","category-interview-questions-about-the-company-youre-interviewing-with","tag-interview","tag-interview-tips","tag-common-interview-questions","tag-job-interview","tag-underclassman","tag-postgrad","tag-senior"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Answer: What Can You Offer Us That Someone Else Can&#039;t? 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