What makes you particularly suited to a career at XXX than other applicants?

[SJamal]

What makes you particularly suited to a career at XXXX compared to other applicants?

I find this question difficult to answer than those like the normal: ‘Why are you applying to XXXX?’

I know the reasons why I wish to work at XXXX but that’s different to why are you suited to the firm?

My answers end up describing the firm rather than why I am suited to working there? Does anyone have a particular approach to answering this sort of question that they use?

Also, is it best just to stick to three reasons why you are suited to the firm and then back these up? i.e a particular practice area, culture of firm and vision.

 

[Jaysen]

What makes you particularly suited to a career at XXXX compared to other applicants?

I find this question difficult to answer than those like the normal: ‘Why are you applying to XXXX?’

I know the reasons why I wish to work at XXXX but that’s different to why are you suited to the firm?

My answers end up describing the firm rather than why I am suited to working there? Does anyone have a particular approach to answering this sort of question that they use?

Also, is it best just to stick to three reasons why you are suited to the firm and then back these up? i.e a particular practice area, culture of firm and vision.

Good job for noticing the distinction, it's important that you are focusing on why you are suitable rather than why you are applying. Your last point is exactly what I would do.