Italian Phrase
Ripeti perché sei adatto per questo lavoro.
Meaning
This phrase is a direct request for a candidate to summarize their qualifications and explain their fit for a specific role. It is often used by recruiters to see if a candidate can concisely articulate their value proposition. It focuses on the alignment between personal skills and the requirements of the position.
When to use
This is typically used during a job interview, often towards the end or during a follow-up discussion. It serves as a prompt for the candidate to give their 'elevator pitch' one more time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ripetiperchéseiadattoperquestolavoro
Ripeti (Imperative)
This is the second-person singular imperative of 'ripetere', used to give a direct instruction or request.
Adatto (Adjective)
This adjective means 'suitable'. It must agree in gender and number with the person being described (adatto for male, adatta for female).
Per (Preposition)
In this context, 'per' indicates the purpose or the target of the suitability, connecting the person to the 'lavoro' (job).
🗨In Conversation
Ho visto il tuo CV, ma vorrei sentirti parlare. Ripeti perché sei adatto per questo lavoro.
I've seen your CV, but I'd like to hear you speak. Repeat why you are suitable for this job.
Certamente. La mia esperienza nel settore e la mia flessibilità mi rendono la scelta migliore.
Certainly. My experience in the sector and my flexibility make me the best choice.
✕Common Mistakes
Ripeti perché sei adatto di questo lavoro.
The preposition 'per' is used with 'adatto' to indicate what one is suitable for; 'di' is incorrect in this context.
Ripeti perché sei adatto a questo lavoro.
While 'adatto a' can be used for objects or actions, 'per' is more common and natural when referring to a specific job or role.
↔Alternatives
Spiegami perché dovremmo assumerti.
Explain to me why we should hire you.
Quali sono i motivi per cui sei il candidato ideale?
What are the reasons why you are the ideal candidate?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, job interviews are becoming more dynamic, but a certain level of formality is still expected. While this phrase uses the informal 'tu' (sei), in many traditional corporate settings, the interviewer would use the formal 'Lei' (Ripeta perché è adatto). Always mirror the level of formality set by the interviewer.