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"A good interview is more than just artful answers ", to any question a prospective employer throws our way. So we should remember, we’ll need to be just as prepared once the tables turn. When an interviewer asks, do you have any questions? he/she’s not just being polite. She’s trying to gauge whether we’re informed, interested, and engaged. so if an applicant doesn't have any questions for , that's a red flag. I'm thinking that they either think we don't care or can't be bothered to do research about the company.
This question is also an important opportunity to help me decide if the job and company is the right fit for me.
Step1: Clarify Your Uncertainties
Your first step should be to ask anything about the position that hasn’t been covered in the interview (though not questions you’d know the answers to by looking at the job description or company website). “You want the questions to be well thought-out and meaningful to the position and industry,” says Smith. Sample questions could include:
Step2: Remove Their Doubts
Next, ask questions that will allow you to talk about any strengths or accomplishments you didn’t cover in the interview, or to make sure that you are sharing with the interviewer the same types of qualities they are looking for. “I ask what kind of person they see ideally fitting the job,” says Brittany Mazin, a young professional. “It’s good to be clear on exactly what they are looking for and whether you are a good match for the job.” Once they answer, you can clarify or reiterate why you’ll be a good match. Some ways to phrase this:
Step3: Uncover Red Flags
This can be tricky to do tactfully, but asking questions about turnover, culture, and growth opportunities during the interview process can prevent unpleasant surprises down the road. Questions you could ask include:
Step4: Get a View of the Future
Asking questions about the growth of the company and its employees is a good idea for two reasons. “I always ask what a company's goals are for the next five to ten years. It gives a good perspective on what their values are and how I may or may not fit with a company,” says Diane Kulseth, another young professional. Plus, asking about the future of the company and opportunities for your own growth shows that you’re committed and eager to learn. You can ask:
Step5: Build a Relationship
When in doubt, ask the interviewer about himself or herself. “I ask interviewers about their journey in their career, such as what field they were in before and how it led to where they are now,” says Sasha Rice, a recent graduate. “People love talking about themselves… Plus, if you have similarities, it creates a bond between you and them.” But “be careful,” suggests Smith “to not get too personal, and pay attention to how the interviewer reacts.” Try questions like:
Step6: Wrap Up
At the end of the interview, don’t forget to ask about next steps. First, reiterate that you’re interested in the position (assuming you still are, of course!), and ask the following non-presumptuous questions about what’s next in the hiring process:
Questions to Avoid
Sure, there are a million more questions you’d like to ask (um, where’s the best place around here for happy hour?), but there are some key topics to avoid, too. Most importantly: “never ask any question you should already know the answer to. You mustdo your homework and research before going to the interview,” says Amy Stake-Michalenko, Career Services Manager at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.
Salary is another taboo. “Never ask about benefits, pay, what they will do for you—particularly in a first or even second round interview. This will be negotiated once they make you an offer and prior to you accepting,” Stake-Michalenko adds.
Finally, don’t bombard the interviewer with a laundry list of questions. If she seems engaged in the conversation and encourages you to keep asking, great, but if you see her looking at her watch, time to wrap it up! It’s best to pick a handful of questions that are most important to you and leave on a positive note.
“So, do youhave any questions for me?” Prospective employers almost always ask this one – especially at the end of the interview. And most job-hunting books, interviewing resources and career coaches will advise you to respond with intelligent, creative questions such as:
Those are great questions. They’re smart, focused and goal-oriented.
There’s only one problem: Everybody else asks them, too.
And that instantly eliminates the probability of standing out.
Here’s the reality
The less boring and normal you are – and the more rules to which you are the exception – the more hireable you will become.
So, try this: Next time your interviewer asks, “So, do you have any questions for me?” I triple-dog-dare you to answer with one of the following responses :
Here’s why this strategy works:
You put the interviewer on the spot. After all, you’re not the only one being interviewed here. So, turning the tables in this manner helps you maintain power because – contrary to popular conditioning – the listener controls.
You prove counterintuitive thinking. I don’t care if you’re applying to work the night clean up shift at Reggie’s Roadkill Cafe – employers love people who think this way. Not just someone who “is” unexpected – but someone who actually thinks unexpectedly.
You demonstrate openness to feedback. My great friend, Joe Rotskoff, HR manager at Crescent Plumbing Supply in St. Louis, was the person who first educated me on this interview approach. “The secret is twofold,” Rotskoff said. “First, you display openness to how others experience you. Second, you show a dedication to improving self-awareness. And that’s exactly the type of employee companies seek to hire in this tough economy.”
You exhibit dedication to personal improvement. Which makes you an employee who adds value to the net worth of her human capital – and, therefore, the net worth of the company’s assets – every day. Wow.
You close the sale. Job interviews are sales calls. Period. You’re selling the company on you, your skills and your long-term potential as a valued asset to the team. So, when you ask closer questions like these, you’re essentially “asking for the sale.” And you’re doing so in a professional, tactful, confident manner. How could they not say yes to you?
Now, here’s the worst thing that could happen
Let’s say you ask one of these questions. And let’s say the prospective employer (unfortunately) responds with an answer that indicates you’ve done something wrong. Or missed the mark. Or come up short in regards to the position.
Fantastic! You’ve just received specific feedback that you can leverage to add value to yourself and become more hireable in the future.
So, if this is the case for you, here’s my suggestion: Physically write down his response to your questions, right then and there. This demonstrates active listening and further reinforces your openness to feedback.
Then, when you write your thank-you note to the interviewer later that evening, be sure to:
1. Thank him again for the helpful feedback on your performance
2. Explain what your commitment plan is for remedying that inadequacy in the future. Hey, he might even change his mind after that!
But here’s the best thing that could happen
Picture this: The interviewer’s jaw hits the floor, his pen falls to the ground, and he stares at you like you just told him that his company was going to be featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal.
Then, once he mops up the puddle of drool on your job application, he racks his brain trying to come up with an answer to your powerful question.
But he can’t find one.
Because there isn’t one.
Because you, my unemployed friend, are pretty amazing.
And you deserve this job a hundred times more than every other candidate who walked in the door before you.
Career Advice from TheLaddersThat’s what happens when you stick yourself out there. That’s what happens when you’re approachable.
You walk out of that job interview in a blaze of glory.
And then, come Monday morning, you walk back into that same building. But this time, you’re not there for an interview – you’re there to see how spectacular the view is from your new office.
1. Call me about yourselfDuty briefly focused on your career. Is not appropriate to mention your relationships and memories of your childhood and your family, but said the required brief history of the educational background and your professional life and your own interests. serve your talking of reasons of your interests to get job.2. Why are you applying for this job?Display interest and demonstrate that you have to search for information about that job, and you know their requirements by talking about the tasks that you made in your previous job or field of study that qualifies you for the job. You can say you want to work for a leading company in the field of communication (for example) and that your undergraduate degree in mathematics gives you the
3. What do you know about the company?Remember what I have learned about the company during the search for information about them during their annual reports and platter, and its reputation or its staff. Take this opportunity to praise the employers and Alrhnh them that you have to prepare a good research.4. What makes you qualified to take over the job?Explain that you are interested in the job and prove to your experience and your education and qualifications Adjalak the ideal person to take over the job. show excitement and prove your answers with scientific Profs. Explain your experience and qualifications that fit the job thoroughly.In cases that do not fit previous experience function, you can find Anaasra of which can be utilized in the job you are applying to be filled, such as the use of computer skills or the ability to work in a team to show the spirit of the initiative, even if they enjoy the experience in the field of work.5. What can you do for us is not that someone else can?
Mention your strength and your skills, attributes personal points background for this role. As I 6. Why do we assigns you?
See point 3. Because you have experience / Details / qualifications mentioned in point 3 as well as you are excited and enjoying the intelligence and love of work, flexibility and the ability to learn. And remember that any contacts you may help you to perform your job.7. What are you looking for in a job?Be honest, and I remember also qualities such as "challenge and a good opportunity to learn and functional environment appropriate, etc ...8. Why do you want to change your field?
Mention your interests and also all the skills or relevant experience in the field of labor's new. It is common these days to change the functional area, but you can demonstrate that you think carefully about the change, and that you have a strong interest in the new work and that you are in your power to use some of the skills, education or communications in the new domainremember what you can add to 9. Why did you leave your last job?
Do not criticize or insult your customer or former owners talk about your failure. You may say that you are looking for a new challenge, or that I've learned enough from your last job, or that the former company was being restructured Oaazdh, or that you are ready to start a new phase in your life after you achieve your goals in the previous company.10. Why do you want to work with us?
Proved that you learn some information about the company and you believe it is a leader in its field, or that the work environment the company is looking for, or you love the company's products, or that your friends who are working Imitdhunha company. It praised the company and showed that you learn some information about them.
Ask questions that will help you determine if you would actually like the job, and be able to do it well.
Do not ask a question that could be answered by a quick visit to the employer's website or a Google search.
Ask questions that will help you determine if you would actually like the job, and be able to do it well.
Do not ask a question that could be answered by a quick visit to the employer's website or a Google search.
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We can divide the interview into two parts.
1) Questions related to job
a) Qualification based
b) Skill based
c) Knowledge based
d) Intellectual based
2) Personal question
a) age
b) education
c) family
Few other question also can be included such as;
a) Current package
b) Expected package
c) Expected working environment.
Many job seekers focus so hard on answering interview questions well that they forget something very important: You are there to ask questions, too. Asking the right questions at an interview is important for two reasons:
First, when done correctly, the questions you ask confirm your qualifications as a candidate for the position.
Second, you are interviewing the employer just as much as the employer is interviewing you. This is your opportunity to find out if this is an organization where you want to work.
Here are 10 interview questions you could ask, and why:
1. What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate? This is a great open-ended question that will have the interviewer put his or her cards on the table and state exactly what the employer is looking for. If the interviewer mentions something you didn’t cover yet, now is your chance.
2. What is the single largest problem facing your staff and would I be in a position to help you solve this problem? This question not only shows that you are immediately thinking about how you can help the team, it also encourages the interviewer to envision you working at the position.
3. What have you enjoyed most about working here? This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his or her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied people are with their jobs there. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it’s a big red flag.
4. What constitutes success at this position and this firm or nonprofit? This question shows your interest in being successful there, and the answer will show you both how to get ahead and whether it is a good fit for you.
5. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? I love this question because it’s gutsy. Also, you’ll show that you’re confident in your skills and abilities.
6. Do you offer continuing education and professional training? This is a great positioning question, showing that you are interested in expanding your knowledge and ultimately growing with the employer.
7. Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with? Notice how the question is phrased; it assumes you will get the job. This question also tells you about the people you will interact with on a daily basis, so listen to the answer closely.
8. What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth? This question should be customized for your particular needs. Do your homework on the employer’s site beforehand and mention a new product or service it’s launching to demonstrate your research and interest. The answer to the question will give you a good idea of where the employer is headed.
9. Who previously held this position? This seemingly straightforward question will tell you whether that person was promoted or fired or if he/she quit or retired. That, in turn, will provide a clue to whether: there’s a chance for advancement, employees are unhappy, the place is in turmoil or the employer has workers around your age.
10. What is the next step in the process? This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you’re interested in moving along in the process and invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position.
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