I've got one on Tuesday that looks like my best shot at a new job since I got laid off in the summer. It's with a vice president of the company and the person whose position I'm filling since she got promoted
I'm just a little weirdo, I don't know how to make them want to hire me 
Good advice. I'd phrase it as 'How has this role become available?' because it may be backfill/parental leave/new position. May not always be replacing a person who's left for good.
They said the person they're replacing got promoted and will be part of the interview