This question is an excellent question because it allows freelancers to share their most valuable skills, but in relation to the scope of your project. Freelancers should be able to describe how they can help you and your project succeed through their skill set.

We like this question because it gives you an opportunity to differentiate between candidates and to see whether or not the freelancer understands what it is that you need in the project. In some cases, you may even learn about new skills that you did not know the freelancer possessed. Ask the freelancer to describe the skills and to detail why those skills would be useful throughout the project.