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Are you a little confused when an employer asks what makes you unique during an interview? While the question may seem like a curveball, we're here to help you knock this question out of the park and leave a great impression. Keep reading and we'll cover what an interviewer means when they ask you how you're unique and walk you through how to give the best answer.
Things You Should Know
- Interviewers ask “What makes you unique?” to learn about the skills and traits that make you stand out from the other job candidates.
- Respond with specific examples of relevant skills and personality traits, like staying organized, public speaking, or getting along easily with others.
- Avoid answering with generic phrases or talking about quirks unrelated to the position.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow do I train myself for an interview?Maureen TaylorMaureen Taylor is the CEO and Founder of SNP Communications, a leadership communications company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been helping leaders, founders, and innovators in all sectors hone their messaging and delivery for almost 30 years, and has worked with leaders and teams at Google, Facebook, Airbnb, SAP, Salesforce, and Spotify.
Communications CoachAsk someone to conduct a practice interview with you—someone like your older brother or your cousin that comes over for Thanksgiving that isn't your best friend. It can help to remember some questions you were asked during previous interviews and have your practice interviewer ask them to you. - QuestionHow you become unique?Rachel ClissoldRachel Clissold is a Life Coach and Consultant in Sydney, Australia. With over six years of coaching experience and over 17 years of corporate training, Rachel specializes in helping business leaders move through internal roadblocks, gain more freedom and clarity, and optimize their company’s efficiency and productivity. Rachel uses a wide range of techniques including coaching, intuitive guidance, neuro-linguistic programming, and holistic biohacking to help clients overcome fear, break through limitations, and bring their epic visions to life. Rachel is an acclaimed Reiki Master Practitioner, Qualified practitioner in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis & Past Life Regression. She has created events with up to 500 people around Australia, United Kingdom, Bali, and Costa Rica.
Certified Life CoachReally follow your intuition and do what feels right to you. By being true to yourself, you'll be unique. Additionally, speak up and don't be afraid to speak your mind.
Tips
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about job interviews, check out our in-depth interview with Maureen Taylor.
References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/GL06DZVWgGg?t=149
- ↑ https://www.bu.edu/hospitality/files/2018/05/Top_10_Interview_Questions.pdf
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2019/02/23/highlight-skills-job-interview/
- ↑ https://careercenter.lehigh.edu/sites/careercenter.lehigh.edu/files/Interviewing%20Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/04/christine-vs-work-how-to-answer-the-question-tell-me-about-yourself
- ↑ https://www.bu.edu/hospitality/files/2018/05/Top_10_Interview_Questions.pdf
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/04/christine-vs-work-how-to-answer-the-question-tell-me-about-yourself
- ↑ https://www.unlv.edu/sites/default/files/page_files/27/QuickTip-AnsweringInterviewQuestions.pdf
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/according-to-hiring-managers-when-asked-what-makes-you-unique-dont-say-this.html
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