Your interview is going well. You've aced all the recruiter's questions put forth confidently and the session is coming to a close. One final thing you’ll be asked at this point is “Do you have any questions for me?”. To ensure the employer knows you're prepared and enthusiastic about the role make sure you say “YES”.
Be prepared with at least four to five questions to ask the
interviewer. This way, even if one or two of them are covered earlier during the discussion you’ll have backups. While it's ok to ask your interviewer to
clarify certain points, but remember to avoid iterating about anything that has
previously been covered. You don't want to leave an impression that you haven't
been paying attention.
We have put together some guidelines to help you with this.
#1. Can I know more about the day-to-day responsibilities of the role?
Asking this question enables you to learn about the job
role. The interviewer's response will provide insight into what skills and
experience are needed, and you will be able to decide if the job role is apt
for you.
This will also portray your interest in the job role. On
the other hand, you will also get an idea of the employer’s expectations and if you're
offered the job there is already a start point for you from this.
#2. Are there opportunities for training and progression within the job role?
Enquiring about growth opportunities conveys to the interviewer
that you're serious about your career and committed to a future with the
organization.
No one prefers to be stuck in a dead-end job so if you’re
not clear of the typical career path, asking this question will help you
analyze whether it's possible for a long-term career with the company or you
need to move to gain a career growth.
#3. How would you describe the culture here?
This is a great way to identify the working environment of the
company and you also get the opportunity to decide whether you will fit in or
not. The response will gain you insights into many factors like how the
organization prioritizes employee happiness, any additional benefits they
offer and how the work-life balance is like.
#4. What do you like about working here?
This is a tricky question actually because it requires a
personal response. And there is a lot you could learn from their answers
alongside building a camaraderie with your interviewer
You are now getting an insider’s view about the organization's
culture. Besides, there is also a pretty good chance of getting to know how the
interviewer got their start and their progression within the company
Useful guidelines to frame your questions.
Avoid "Me" Questions:
Always remember, during an interview you are trying to put
forth to the employer how you will benefit the company and not the other way
round. So, avoid asking “Me” questions that will put you ahead of the
employer like questions on salary, vacation time other concessions, etc.
Ask One Question at a Time:
Avoid asking multi-part questions; which will only overwhelm the employer. Frame questions
in a manner they’ll have one specific point.
Avoid "Yes" or "No" Questions:
One word or yes or no answers can be found out from the
company’s cooperate website. Your goal is to create or build a conversation
with the employer so make sure to stick to those questions which will generate
conversational answers.
Ask questions relevant to you.
It’s understood you want to leave an impression to the
employer, but don’t forget about the purpose of the interview. Your ultimate
focus is to gain access to the job role and the employer and analyze whether
you fit in. So craft your questions accordingly that will serve the purpose
because interviews are a two-way street.
By leveraging these guidelines, you’ll be able to have a leg up on the competition. Asking questions in an interview is the most simple way to showcase your enthusiasm for the job role.
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