Picture this: you are in a job interview and it is going really well. You feel like the conversation has flowed nicely and your answers have been thorough and thoughtful. The hiring manager has provided a great outline of the job and the expectations. Then she says, “Do you have any questions for me?”
The answer to this question should always be yes. This is a chance to continue the conversation and to get some more candid answers from the hiring manager.
It also demonstrates that you are an interesting person who likes to go beyond the typical answers. A good question has the potential to get you a few extra checkmarks.
You can ask questions about the manager.
- What do you like about this firm?
- How was transition when you joined the company?
- What are you most proud of?
Or you can ask questions about the organization.
- Where do you think this company is headed?
- What does the competition look like?
- How does this organization innovate?
You want to be mindful of the person’s time. You won’t have the chance to ask all of the questions so try to pick the best one.
A good interview with comprehensive questions should answer most of your questions about the day to day details of the job. You can finish strong with some juicy questions of your own.
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