So, explain why I should hire you.

[slackjaw]

Get as specific as you can about what you bring to the table that can directly help the company you are interviewing with.

[nybbler]

Originally Posted by Skotina

I was never asked this question or similar like "Why I should hire you over the other seeking a job at our firm?" but still it sounds really lame to me as I am not up to answering these questions or make a decision for the hiring staff.

I have fun with the second version. I give some variant of "Well, I don't know who else you're interviewing; maybe it's Linus Torvalds or something, and if so, you probably ought to hire him. But otherwise... (then I brag a bit)".

I havent been hired with that answer, but I don't know if it's that or if anyone asking the question isn't going to be hiring anyway.

[Soda120]

"So explain why I should hire you."

Too bad you can't say, "If you don't, I'll kick your @**."

[DubbleT]

Because you want the best value for your money.

[nicet4]

I am glad I am in my little niche field.