If you are job-hunting these days. You'd better think about your answer to the question - "Why should I hire you for this job?" because it is one of the staples of the traditional interview script. Believe it or not, there are people out there who still ask this question during interviews. This question is a great opportunity to sell yourself and your accomplishments. First thing which comes to your mind - H ow on earth could I tell you without having spent more than 30 minutes in your building, without ever having worked here and without meeting the other applicants, why you should hire me? Here are a few offbeat answers that might just do the trick for you. Answer with required Skills/Experience. Read the job description twice. Good job descriptions usually add the exact role you'll be doing at the company. Show that you have the required experience/skill-set to do the job. Use evidence to back-up your claim. Ex If you're applying for a positi...