How to answer "what make you a good consultant here?"

Question

I answered something like 1. I am ex-consultant; 2. I have lived in the country that I am applying for, I know the culture norms and business situation there; 2. I bring cultural perspective and business experience from other regions.

But it didn't seem like the interivewer was happy. How should I answer the question?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hi there,

Honestly, that answer it pretty weak....

1) Ex-consultant doesn't mean you're good at it....what did you do well as an ex-consultant?

2) You live in the country? So do x million others...that doesn't make you a good consultant. Furthermore, a good consultant can go into any country and rapidly understand the business landscape, cultural norms etc....that's why they're consultants!

3) Cultural perspective/experience from other regions also isn't that important. How does that actually directly relate to doing your job?

What you really need to talk about is the traits required for a good consultant and how you exhibit them. So you need to talk about how you are good at any of the following (pick whichever you can defend the best):

Solving complex problems
Hardworker and able to drive to get things done
Learning rapidly and loving being thrown into new situations
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and styles
Excellent client management skills
Etc.

Answer 3

Hi there,

Actually your answers are not strong enough.

Recruiter wanted to know which skills you have and you have got during working in consulting.

There are some skills examples of a good consultant:

Structural thinking
Ability to interact with people
Ability to work with information
Time management and resource management
Ability to learn
Customer focus
Ambition and drive for success

Do you need any further help?

All the best,

GB