Questions You Ask During the
Interview
Interviewers are more impressed with your questions than any selling
points you try to make. Create questions before each interview
that you will ask. When the interviewer asks if you have any questions
just take out your list.
Write your questions by starting with "What" or "How".
Limit your use of "Why" questions because these types
of questions cause the interviewer to defend or justify a decision
or condition. Also make certain you do not inquire about "What
you get." For example, questions like "How much vacation
time do new employees get?" or "How much sick time off
do I get?" These questions send the message that you are most
interested in what you can get rather than what you can do for
the company.
The following are examples of questions you can ask. These examples
are presented to encourage you to write your own questions. Be
as company and industry specific as possible when creating your
own questions. You'll notice that each sample question is directed
at business conditions and challenges.
- What are the key business reasons driving the need for this
position?
- Describe the three top challenges that I'll face
in this job?
- What has to happen for you to know you've hired
the best person?
- What are the key deliverables and outcomes that this position
must achieve?
- Describe the top three initiatives for your company/department
and how this position is linked to these initiatives.
- What are the key metrics for measuring success in this position?
- What competitors do you feel present the strongest competition?
- How do you feel my style will compliment the team
culture?
- How would you describe the qualities of the most successful
people at your company?
Prepare your own questions in advance, bring them to the interview
and impress your interviewer with the questions you ask.
Source: Michael R. Neece, CEO Interview Mastery
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