Varun's response shows a basic understanding of the role and expresses a desire to clarify the seniority level, which is a positive aspect. However, it lacks the confidence and assertiveness found in the benchmark response. The benchmark effectively communicates comfort with the responsibilities and highlights relevant experience, which strengthens the candidate's position. Varun could improve by explicitly stating his confidence in handling the responsibilities and briefly summarizing his relevant experience to reinforce his suitability for the role. A more robust response would include a clear affirmation of his comfort with the responsibilities, along with a mention of his relevant experience.