Brilliant Questions to Ask the Interviewer at the End of Interview
Synopsis
At the end of your interview, you will be given an opportunity to ask your interviewer any questions you may have. Aim for questions that are related to the job/position and company in which you have applied. Having questions prepared beforehand demonstrates that you have researched the company and role, plus it allows you to find out how likely you are to fit the position.
Avoid questions that revolve around how you stand to benefit from taking that job. Focus on what it might be like to work there. Avoid questions with obvious answers, such as “Will you be shortlisting the candidates?” or “How much will my salary be?”. Questions to consider: “What specific challenges are associated with this role?” and “What expectations do you have from someone in this role in the first three months?”. Can you explain the daily responsibilities of the role?
Asking your interviewer questions at the end of an interview can leave a lasting impression, as well as suggest that you’re keen to get in. One of the best interview questions to ask is: “What one piece of advice would you give to someone who is about to start in this role?”.
Brilliant Questions to Ask the Interviewer at the End of Your Interview
Dear my buddies,
Binay here,
I hope you spent the last fortnight wisely.
I couldn’t post any.
Why?
I lost my mother.
Sad but then we have to have the courage to move on…drawing appropriate lessons.
Ah! We are here to talk a thing or two about “Questions to ask the Interviewer at the end of Your Interview”
There we go.
At the end of your interview, you will be given an opportunity to ask your interviewer any questions you may have.
It means, you are assessing the interviewer as much as they are assessing you.
Some candidates carry the impression that asking the interviewer any question will go against them. It’s unlikely — what’s more likely is that the interviewer will doubt your interest in the job if you have no questions to ask when prompted.
I would suggest that you should not to ask more than three questions.
Also, aim for questions that are related to the job / position and company you are trying to join.
Mind the time; there may be other candidates waiting outside for their turn to be interviewed.
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Also, try to ask your questions while still seated. If you ask them as you get up or exit, it could show as a sign of lack of confidence.
Prepare a List of Likely Questions in Advance
Have two or three intelligent questions prepared before the interview, to show that you are interested in the job and eager to find out more about their culture, workplace, etc.
If all your prepared questions are answered during the interview itself and you are unable to think of any more, explain what you had planned to ask, and that you have already been given the answers.
Having questions prepared demonstrates that you were willing to research the company and role, plus it allows you to find out in advance how likely you are to fit the position and organization.
One advantage of preparing these questions beforehand (and it should be done whether your interview is by phone, video or face-to-face) is that it makes you less likely to be caught off-guard by a question in the interview itself.
And it allows you to ask questions that demonstrate aspects of your personality or skills that you feel weren’t drawn out previously.
Tips for Asking Your Interviewer Questions
Here are a few tips to help you ask sensible questions that create an opportunity for dialogue between you and the interviewer.
1. Take the ‘Me’ out of Your Questions
Avoid questions that revolve around how you stand to benefit from taking that job.
Questions about salary, medical cover, flexi-time and so forth can be saved for negotiating if an offer comes.
On the other hand, asking about work culture and daily routines shows that you are thinking about your situation, but also thinking about what it might be like to work at that company.
2. Avoid Questions with Obvious Answers
The danger with these questions is they can make you look dense, and perhaps undo much of your earlier good work.
A question like: “Will you be shortlisting the candidates?” is far better phrased question than:
“How soon can I expect a call if I am shortlisted?”
3. Avoid Explanations
Often, when you are trying to be polite and politically correct, you can end up answering part of your question as you ask it.
Keep your questions concise and specific. Do not enter into explanations while asking the question, which may come across as rambling or indecisive.
4. Avoid Questions That Can Be Answered with
“Yes” or “No”
When preparing your questions, focus on the what, why, which, when, where, who, etc). These questions will always require a long answer.
Avoid any questions that your interviewer can answer abruptly.
Common Mistakes and Questions to Avoid
Knowing which questions to avoid is just as important as knowing which questions to ask.
You have to keep in mind that a wrong question can immediately compel your interviewer to form a negative opinion about you.
These questions, for example, should be ruled out:
“Do you mind telling me what the company really does?” (You are expected to know that based on your research.)
“Do I have to do overtime? And will you guys pay me for my extra hours of work?”
“How many hours do you expect me to work every day?”
“How much will my salary be?” (You should know that from the job specifications)
“Do you have any other shift hours that I can choose later on because…”
“What will my commute be like?” (This is for you to find out.)
“How many smoking breaks can I take each day?”
And don’t send your interviewer an invite to connect with you on social media.
Let’s go over again what we have discussed today.
At the end of your interview, you will be given an opportunity to ask your interviewer any questions you may have. Aim for questions that are related to the job/position and company in which you have applied. Having questions prepared beforehand demonstrates that you have researched the company and role, plus it allows you to find out how likely you are to fit the position.
Asking your interviewer questions at the end of an interview can leave a lasting impression, as well as suggest that you’re keen to get in. One of the best interview questions to ask is: “What one piece of advice would you give to someone who is about to start in this role?”.
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Binay
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