Thursday, June 13, 2024

Questions to Ask on an Interview

 

When you reach at the end of your interview, the interviewer is most likely going to ask the question, “Do you have any questions for me?” It’s important to never say that you don’t have questions. These are some examples of questions that you can ask for your interview.

1.    What are your expectations for this role?

This question is specific to the job/position and demonstrates that you are actively interested in the role which leaves a good impression on the interviewer




 

2.    What types of skills is the team missing that you’re looking to fill with a new hire?

This question is specific to the team and the work environment. This demonstrates that you are a team player and that you are willing to communicate and cooperate with the team you’ll be working with.

 

3.    How does your company measure success?

This question is specific to the company, and it shows that you're eager to be successful in the new role. It also gives the interviewer a chance to explain what success looks like to their company and how they measure employees' achievements.

 

4.    What is the company culture like here?

This question is specific to the company, and it shows that you are actually interested in the company and their environment. The interviewer’s answer can provide you with more in-depth information about the company's values and its employees, which can help you decide if your personality and work style align with them.

 

5.    Does the company offer any career development opportunities?

This question is specific to your own self development, and it shows that you are determined for self-growth and achievements. This leaves a good impression of the interviewer since it shows that you are success driven and goal oriented.

 

6.    How do employees emphasize the company's mission?

This question is specific to the company, and it can help you learn more about the company's employees and how they uphold the values and achieve the goals of the business.

 

7.    What's the training process for this role?

This question is specific to the position, and it shows that you are eager to start working in your new position. It's also helpful to know what to expect so you can feel confident and prepared when starting with the onboarding process and training.

 

8.    Who would I be working with the most?

This question is specific to the team environment that you’ll be working with and asking this question can help you determine who your potential team members may be.

 

9.    What are some projects I would be working on?

This question is specific to the position and helps you gives you an idea of the work in the new position.

 

10What can I do to succeed in this role?

This question is specific to the position, and it shows the interviewer that you're eager to add value to their team.  Knowing the answer to this question can give you a boost as you get started.

 

 

https://hbr.org/2022/05/38-smart-questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/smart-questions-to-ask-in-an-interview

By: Shannon Alexander (career peer)

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