This is key, because it’s one of a few typical interview questions that gives you a chance to really sell yourself and all your relevant skills. Regardless of whether or not you have any professional experience in a similar role, you can still talk about the skills you picked up during your degree, an internship or part-time job.

If you’ve already been offered an interview, the chances are that the interviewer is aware of what experience you have and sees potential in you. With this in mind, refrain from making excuses for holes in your skillset, and instead try to provide examples of times when you’ve utilized the skills they’re looking for in a different context. If you’re a new graduate, now’s the chance to highlight all the ‘transferable skills’ you gained during your degree, such as analytical ability, written and spoken communication skills and IT mastery, to name but a few.