What distinguishes you from other applicants
Question
What makes you different from the other people interviewing for this position?
Short answer
Identify an unusual combination of skills or experiences and tie it to the job. For example, a strong mathematical background combined with production coding or real trading experience. Back it with evidence, and avoid criticising other candidates.
Adapted from Crack, Heard on the Street, Q5.1.20, p.46; question and answer rewritten by SelfMadeQuant.com.
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