Best questions to ask in your job interview (379 hits)
Anyone who’s ever been on a job interview knows the pause: The moment when the interviewer’s Q&As come to a stop, she looks you in the eyes and says: “And do you have any questions for me?”
Preparing for that crossroads in the interview is crucial, say recruiters and hiring managers. It’s the time to turn the table. And you don’t want to be caught off-guard with crickets in your head.
You’ll appear indifferent, or worse, clueless. Alternately, if you’re buzzing with questions and give the interviewer what feels like the third-degree, it will immediately signal that you are unfocused or too aggressive.
“This is an opportunity to look like a leader and show that you are engaged in the interview,” says Cynthia Shapiro, a career strategist based in Woodland Hills, Cal., and author of What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here?
“The best questions are really all about them and not about you,” says Louise Garver, an executive coach for the past 23 years from Broad Brook, Conn., and founder of Career Directions, LLC. “They have one thing at their core: How can I contribute value to the team and the company.”
Here, the five most important questions to ask at a job interview–-plus a debatable no-no–so that you’ll make the right impression and get the job offer...
1. How would you describe the ideal candidate? ...
2. How do you envision this position supporting you? ...
3. How does this position fit into the company’s long-term plans? ...
4. How would you define “success” for this position? ...
Thanks Brother Clark for the additional information you added. One must be able to out do the next man in this job market and having a good grasp on the company one will work for is a plus. I did this with my present employer. I had a whole list of questions once the manager asked me if I had any questions. I don't think she was prepared for them.
Hopefully when I'm ready to move on to the next best thing, I'll tweek my questions to wow interviewers even more. I'm always open to better opportunities.
Wednesday, September 1st 2010 at 9:14PM
Jen Fad
Brother Clark You do know what to say to a girl, eh? Thanks for your words of encouragement. I needed that!
Thursday, September 2nd 2010 at 3:22PM
Jen Fad
