Interviewer: Can you explain to us why you think you fit in this job?
Now, what an interviewing panel is simply asking you, is paraphrase the section on the job advert on eligibility criteria which can phrased: Required Qualifications; Minimum Qualification; or just Qualifications.
So, for example, the eligibility criteria is phrased as follows:
a. Be a Kenyan citizen
b. Posses a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized institution
c. Be registered and licenced by the Nursing Council of Kenya
d. Obtain a valid Police Clearance Certificate
Interviewee can answer this way.
Because am a Kenyan citizen, with a Diploma in Nursing, from Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi.
Registered and licenced by the Nursing Council of Kenya after passing registration exams in the year so and so.
I obtained a valid Police Clearance as have enclosed in my testimonials.
And then you pause.
But if asked to explain yourself, the you start with our names: My surname is Mr. Mrs. Dr. So and so, my middle name is so, and my first name is so, here the key is to start with your surname by starting; My surname is so and so, your place of birth and marital status. Also outline your professional objectives inline with prospective employer core business or mandates.
Nutshell, your should draft your Curriculum Vitae/Resume corresponding to job advert format as advertised..