"Why Am I A Good Fit" - Help Please!

I'm applying for a job and one of the questions is the following;

"Please can you explain in no more than 150 words why you think you are a suitable candidate for this role."

I'm trying to put this in an answer without repeating anything said previously but I am having some difficulty...

Post is a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.

Reply 1

Surnia

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So what have you got so far for your answer?

Reply 2

Scienceisgood

I’ve already placed the application in for the post given these posts don’t last long at all, but this is what I’ve put down. The ideal candidate question was a complete stab in the dark on this tbh as I’d already put a load in the previous questions… I.e how I meet the ideal and desirable criteria plus previous experience and duties.

I believe myself suitable as I am someone who has found over the years of working in a clinical diagnostic lab in multiple fields that my desire to become a registered Biomedical Scientist in order to help patients get the diagnosis they deserve as to lead to a better prognosis. Not only have seen the benefits of working in the NHS, of which I am proud but to make a difference as a trainee BMS prior to becoming a registered BMS will aid me in understanding the field of pathology as it evolves as pathology is not a field which stays still and requires constant development. Understanding that, I am fully willing to develop my skills further in this role as has already been stated in my application but I am to undertake further continuous professional development for the sake of bettering patients prognosis at *insert hospital name*.

Reply 3

Surnia

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Basics first: the grammar is a bit clumsy. Always read these things out loud to ensure they make sense and that you've got commas and full stops in the places for a natural break.

First sentence makes no sense. Second sentence is missing a word: "Not only have I seen...". Also, what benefits have you seen that make you a good fit? What can you, as an individual, do to make this difference to diagnoses? How does being a trainee BMS make a difference?

I understand I have no knowledge in this field, but that's why I'm pointing out these things, as to me the 'buzzwords' have been submitted without being fully supported. Sorry!