Banker Chick Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) When I interview people I rarely consider a candidate that doesn't ask questions, and I'm not referring to questions about benefits or pay either. When I interview for a position I ALWAYS ask questions, at least three. Sometimes during the interview I might end up having questions that crop up that are more specific to the job but if not, my fail safe ones are: *How will success be measured in this role? *What do you enjoy most and least about your job? (this one particularly if I'm interviewing with someone I'll be working for directly so same department) *What do you anticipate will be the most challenging part of this job? (asking this one gives me a chance to then address how I would approach it) Most people love to talk about themselves so they enjoy answering questions and it can allow for a dialogue and not just you getting interviewed. When I ask my questions I always get positive feedback that they were great questions, something they had never thought about, a question they had never been asked, etc. I just tell them I ask questions because it's a potential relationship like any other and for it to be a good fit it's important I know just as much about them. Sounds cheesy but it works I also research the organization so I can try to bring up facts or ask questions about the company as a whole. It shows I took the time to find out about them and really care about working for them as opposed to just any company. Good luck!! Edited September 5, 2014 by Banker Chick
thekid36 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 When I interview people I rarely consider a candidate that doesn't ask questions, and I'm not referring to questions about benefits or pay either. When I interview for a position I ALWAYS ask questions, at least three. Sometimes during the interview I might end up having questions that crop up that are more specific to the job but if not, my fail safe ones are: *How will success be measured in this role? *What do you enjoy most and least about your job? (this one particularly if I'm interviewing with someone I'll be working for directly so same department) *What do you anticipate will be the most challenging part of this job? (asking this one gives me a chance to then address how I would approach it) Most people love to talk about themselves so they enjoy answering questions and it can allow for a dialogue and not just you getting interviewed. When I ask my questions I always get positive feedback that they were great questions, something they had never thought about, a question they had never been asked, etc. I just tell them I ask questions because it's a potential relationship like any other and for it to be a good fit it's important I know just as much about them. Sounds cheesy but it works I also research the organization so I can try to bring up facts or ask questions about the company as a whole. It shows I took the time to find out about them and really care about working for them as opposed to just any company. Good luck!! I do agree with all you say. For most of the time though. The thing is that there really are not too many rules you can always count on. I thoroughly researched my school of initial choice. Asked those I interviewed with questions about their daily routine. Also, stated how much I appreciated certain things which they did there. Got called back for a second interview with someone else. Same exact scenario. They actually said I was a strong candidate. Then, they never even got back to me. Sorry, but to not even be called back at all was sort of rude.
Author herself Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 Ive had so many amazing interviews and applied to many jobs I was perfectly qualified for and never to hear back. Mine were phone interviews many times due to my applying to out of town jobs. I really wish I knew the magic statement to make, the perfect answers. Theres just so much riding on this job. I really want it and also need it. I will not come across that way though, would never want to look desperate but the truth is, I am. This is a chance to get my career back. All the advice has really helped me so much.
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