Job Interview is a two way street, you are asked about your experience and skills, and
in return you also need to prepare questions for your potential employer.
It’s not only about doing what is right during the interview, it also helps you understand
if this is a right place to work for you.
I’ve interviewed so many candidates I’m shocked that there is still a big percentage
of candidates which don’t have any questions at all…
That is NOT the best way to approach your potential professional future.
You’ll be spending at least 40 hours a week at your new job, you SHOULD have questions!
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So once the interviewer gives you a chance, DO NOT hold back your questions for the company.
Usually this opportunity comes at the end of the job interview, with “Do you have
any questions for me?”
phrase.
It is the perfect moment to start your own evaluation of the employer.
Question one would be finding out: 1.
“Why is there a vacancy?
Why is this position open?”
This question will help you figure out if things are truly going well at the organization.
What happened to the previous person?
Was this person promoted?
Did this person leave to join another company?
Or because they didn’t meet expectations?
If the recruiter hesitates or becomes evasive, that could already tell you a lot.
Question two would be finding out about the company culture but without asking it directly.
2.
“What types of people are successful in this company?”
In this day and age, most companies usually advertise their values and their company culture
online.
A lot of hiring managers state those by heart because they are used to doing this.
This particular question will let us understand how the company's environment impacts the
employees.
Finding out what type of employees last in this place and which become successful, make
the company values much more clear.
The 3rd question will help us understand whether you are the “right fit” for the role.
3.
What would be an ideal candidate for this job?
The hiring manager will cite the goals in terms of a matching profile for this role.
The more you know about the their expectations and metrics for success, the easier it will
be for you to tailor the conversation and demonstrate your fit.
4.
What are the key challenges faced during the first few months of the job?
Remember, the interview is as much about you assessing the company as it is about the interviewer
assessing you.
Smart interviewees will always want to know what they are in for.
Understanding the immediate challenges of the job will clear up if it is a role where
you can truly become an asset.
5.
What do you enjoy most about working here?
Since most of hiring managers ask “Why Do You Want To Work Here?” this question is
a great way to find out whether your image of the company corresponds the reality.
It’s the perfect question to catch the recruiter a little off-guard and get an honest answer.
Regardless of what they say, just by looking at them you can probably evaluate how they
truly feel about their company.
Another indication of whether it’s the right fit for you.
6.
What is your timeline for the next steps?
May I call or email you to follow up?
Never leave an interview without finding out the company's timeline for making a decision,
and how you should follow up afterwards about your candidacy.
It’s much better for your quality of life and peace of mind to know what should you
expect in the next few weeks.
And if after the indicated timing you haven’t heard back from the company, you can easily
get in touch with them to follow up, as agreed.
Remember: don’t ask about the salary, benefits or vacations just yet.
Wait until you are in the final steps of the interview process, unless, of course, your
interviewer brings it up first.
If you ask the 6 mentioned questions you will impress the interviewers and successfully
evaluate whether the job is right for you.
You’ll also manage your own expectations for this recruitment process and the position
during the nearest future.
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