At some point in every job interview, the interviewer will want to know if you have any questions. Your answer should be yes. Remember that you are interviewing the company to find out whether or not it is the right place for you. Asking the right questions can help you decide which position is the best fit. Asking questions will also show the potential employer that you are interested in the company, and will help you seal the deal.
“One of the best questions you can ask your interviewer is what he or she likes best about the company,” says Lynne Stewart, President of Superior Search & Staffing. “It shows an interest in the interviewer personally, and everyone likes to be recognized and get to talk about him or herself. You will find out a lot about the company from the answer, too.”
Kristin Batchelor, a Recruiting Specialist says, “I like to ask, ‘What can I do in the first 30 days to advance my position or meet goals?’”
Recruiting Specialist Janet Moyle agrees and adds, “I also like to ask what types of personalities succeed in the company.”
Ron Fry has written a book called 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview. This is an excellent tool if you are having trouble deciding what queries to make.
Lynne reminds, “Ask questions about the position and the company, but leave discussion of benefits for when you are being made an offer. Asking about benefits in an interview is akin to asking what’s in the kitchen to eat. Let your interviewer broach that topic.”
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I like to ask "tell me about the last person that held the position and what their strengths and weaknesses were" and since I do the interviewing now I like to ask "tell me about your strengths and weaknesses" What do you think?
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