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What are the questions that can be asked when the interviewer asks "any questions" during a job interview?

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Question added by Dina Khatib , Brand and Communications Manager , Bayt.com
Date Posted: 2016/01/31

 

In my opinion one should ask questions related to company culture/recent media campaign/performance/financial result/ growth for job or hierarchy level in the company which indicates that the candidate is really interested in company and did some research about company routine.

 

If Company has more than1 selection then they would prefer to go for one who has shown interest during interview.

 

 

 

I always used to ask "Am I accepted?" but it doesn't seem to work :D

Maha Abdul-Halim PHR
by Maha Abdul-Halim PHR , HR Manager , Hassan's Optician Company

I prefer to ask a job related questions inquiring more about the business , future views and opportunity for career path improvement..

Randy Jumaquio
by Randy Jumaquio , HR Executive │ Content Creator │ Coach , Self-Employed (Freelancer)

As I understood your question, you are asking if you (as an applicant) can ask a question to your interviewer.

 

-          What are the expectation (of company to you) for this role?

-          When is the expected time to join?

-          What is the confirmation you can get from interviewer if you are selected or not and until when you can expect it (this is a very important question and very okay to ask).

 

If interviewer answered you otherwise or he answered you impolitely or became angry, try your best to look somewhere else and not to be in this company (smiled).

shadi hussien suliman alajrab
by shadi hussien suliman alajrab , General Manager , Manuela training and management development

I prefer to ask about company vision , mission and available apportunities for grwoth and advancement 

You must ask this question on how he/she is progressing / leading, create a platform for the  interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his or her feelings..

 

Secondly, understand from interviewer point of view on how your contribution to the company can make difference?

 

Thirdly, express your concerns or clarifications if you have, frankly. For example, variation in the share value, new CEO on board, policies and speculations on growth and Sustainability

Gopala Krishna chivukula
by Gopala Krishna chivukula , Trainer - Soft Skills & Oral Communication , Narasaraopet Engineering College (Autonomous) & SMCE Group of Colleges

To test the interest, Zeal and enthusiasm of the candidate towards the job profile and the company one going to work. MNCs started encouraging the interviewee to ask questions related to

1. Clarify about job profile, tasks, activities, reporting structure etc.

2. working conditions, culture, environment etc.

 

Universally, every candidate need to ask these questions in an interview

 

  • What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?
  • What do you consider the five most important day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
  • What do you see as the strengths of the department?
  • What does the department hope to achieve in the next two to three years? How will that help the company?
  • How receptive is the organization to new ideas?
  • What training and professional development programs are available to help me grow professionally?
  • What are my potential career paths within the company?
  • What are the organization’s future plans and goals?
  • What is the company’s mission? What are the company’s goals?
  • What is unique about the way this company operates?
  • What are some examples of the best results produced by people in this position?
  • What expansion is planned for this department, division, or facility?
  • What markets does the company anticipate developing?
  • What is the biggest single problem facing the organization now?
  • Currently, what new product/service/client is the company actively pursuing?
  • How do market trends affect company growth and progress?
  • During the training period, how much exposure is there to different areas of the firm?
  • How much of the training program is in a classroom, and how much is on the job?
  • After the training period, how much choice does one have in the area to which one is assigned.
  • How do you feel this firm differs from (another in the same industry)?
  • What do you feel are the key reasons an individual would choose this firm over your competitors?
  • To your clients, what advantages do you offer over your competitors?
  • What do you like best about this company? Least?
  • What skills have helped you the most?
Some More Useful Questions
  • What specifically do you need me to accomplish in the first 30/60/90 days?
  • What do you like best about working for your company?
  • What do you like least about working for your company?
  • What are the company’s goals for the next 2 years? 5 years?
  • What is the best track record of (title of position you are applying for)?
  • Why is the position open?
  • What are the prior problem areas in this position?
  • Where do you see this position leading over the next 2-3 years

Melanie Duriez
by Melanie Duriez , HR MANAGER , VITAFRAIS

In my opinion, the job seeker can take advantage of this question to clarify any points about : the company, the responsibilities of the position, the degree of autonomy or have more details on the organization of a pypical day or on salary.

This allows the employer to see if the candidate is fully interested and proactive.

These kind of questions depends on the business type, industry, position and so on. However, you can ask for an example,

  • What are the short- and long-term goals for your organization?
  • Why is the position vacant? and why the previous employee left this position?
  • What type of culture does your organization have?

At the end of the interview: you can end it with a sense of humor, such as

  • When can I get the offer?,
  • Or can I start tomorrow? With a big smile on your face.

Maali Lamia
by Maali Lamia , Directeur Des Ressources Humaines , confidentielle

 

  •  Mon rôle dans cette société

  •  La spécialisation et la nature  de la société

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Israr Ahmed
by Israr Ahmed , Senior HR Officer , Bandhi Sugar Mills Limited

it should be related to job description and specification 

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