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What are good questions to as a potential employer during an interview?
I've always had a hard time during interviews. I'm not sure what the right answers to the questions are or what to ask myself to show the employer I'm serious about the position.
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Michelle’s Answer
I would advise doing research on the company. See if there are any new items that are going on in the firm, say a big merger or something along those lines. In today's economy and current state you can ask how the "work from home" policy is affecting the normal course of business. You can ask about the interviewer's favorite thing about the company on a whole as well as what their favorite aspect of the actual job is.
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Fiona’s Answer
1. How would you describe the culture of the firm?
2. Can you tell me a bit about the team?
3. What would a typical day involve for this role?
4. What would be the biggest challenges for the role?
5. What is the development route for this role?
2. Can you tell me a bit about the team?
3. What would a typical day involve for this role?
4. What would be the biggest challenges for the role?
5. What is the development route for this role?
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Terence’s Answer
You have a lot of options here, depending on who's interviewing you. I like to have several questions ready to ask, based on the role the person you're speaking with has.
1) Recruiter/talent partner - questions here should be more around the company, the culture, benefits. They will be less likely to be able to speak to the specifics of the job, but they can talk to the general environment of the company.
2) Peer/potential teammate - questions here should focus more on the day to day, challenges they face in the job, the team culture, business partners that you'd interact with. As a person that is or has been in the role you're interviewing for, stories about their own experiences and their perspectives are invaluable.
3) Hiring Manager/ manager for a business partner - questions here can focus on the challenges the team faces, what makes a standout candidate, where they'd like to see the team grow towards. It's important to get their perspectives on these in their own words.
Keep in mind, you're also "interviewing" the company to see if it is a fit for what you're looking for. Have that perspective and you'll be good.
1) Recruiter/talent partner - questions here should be more around the company, the culture, benefits. They will be less likely to be able to speak to the specifics of the job, but they can talk to the general environment of the company.
2) Peer/potential teammate - questions here should focus more on the day to day, challenges they face in the job, the team culture, business partners that you'd interact with. As a person that is or has been in the role you're interviewing for, stories about their own experiences and their perspectives are invaluable.
3) Hiring Manager/ manager for a business partner - questions here can focus on the challenges the team faces, what makes a standout candidate, where they'd like to see the team grow towards. It's important to get their perspectives on these in their own words.
Keep in mind, you're also "interviewing" the company to see if it is a fit for what you're looking for. Have that perspective and you'll be good.
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Vandana’s Answer
Hi Julie,
It is always good to ask your potential employer questions as it makes the interview interactive and also gives you an idea of how things work in the potential employer's company and what is expected out of you. First things first, I would recommend reading about the company's background and also going through job posting and understanding what is expected out of you.
1. What skills do you think is most important for an individual applying to this position?
2. What is expected out of me (to make sure it aligns with your understanding of the job posting), what would a typical day to day activities for this position look like (ask a peer interviewer)?
3. Ask about Culture of the company (express your previous experience, discuss work life balance)
4. Higher Level Interviewer - Ask about company future, what do they have in mind for the team/company?
It is always good to ask your potential employer questions as it makes the interview interactive and also gives you an idea of how things work in the potential employer's company and what is expected out of you. First things first, I would recommend reading about the company's background and also going through job posting and understanding what is expected out of you.
1. What skills do you think is most important for an individual applying to this position?
2. What is expected out of me (to make sure it aligns with your understanding of the job posting), what would a typical day to day activities for this position look like (ask a peer interviewer)?
3. Ask about Culture of the company (express your previous experience, discuss work life balance)
4. Higher Level Interviewer - Ask about company future, what do they have in mind for the team/company?
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Poonam’s Answer
Here are the best questions:
1. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH?
Here you must discuss the attributes that qualifies you for the specific job and set you apart from rest of the candidates.
2. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS?
Here you must frame your answers around positive aspects of your skills and your abilities as an employee.
3. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?
It’s tricky; don’t give too much or too little personal information.
Start by sharing a few of your personal interests which is not related to your work, directly.
4. WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
You must know that why. Try answering in a seller’s tone, and tell them what you have to offer the employer, and why you must get the job.
5. WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS?
A very simple question, but your answer will create a difference for yourself, if you either overprice or under-price yourself. If you are a fresher,
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Leah’s Answer
Great question! Some questions I have found helpful to ask hiring managers during the interview are listed below. Remember that during an interview, you are interviewing the company just as much as the company is interviewing you, so it's important to ask questions to ensure it's a good fit.
1) Was this position previously held by someone else, or is this a new role? If so, can you give me some background on what prompted the job opening? (This will help you determine if the team growing, if the person previously in the position was promoted or left the org)
2) How would the team measure success for someone in this position at 6 months, vs. 1 year into employment? (This will help you understand what the first few months in the role would be like, and what their expectations are to be successful)
3) Can you share a recent project that the team worked on that you are most proud of? Can you talk about an upcoming project or goal that the person in this role will contribute to? (This allows the hiring manager to brag about a recent accomplishment and promote their team. It also gives you insight into what you might be working on, and if it excites you.)
4) What kind of challenges will the person who fills this role encounter most frequently? (All jobs/roles have challenges. This will give you an idea of what you might run into frequently)
5) What do you personally like about the company culture, what keeps you at X company? (Culture is important! This will allow you to understand what people like about the company, and to understand if their culture aligns with your personal values as well)
1) Was this position previously held by someone else, or is this a new role? If so, can you give me some background on what prompted the job opening? (This will help you determine if the team growing, if the person previously in the position was promoted or left the org)
2) How would the team measure success for someone in this position at 6 months, vs. 1 year into employment? (This will help you understand what the first few months in the role would be like, and what their expectations are to be successful)
3) Can you share a recent project that the team worked on that you are most proud of? Can you talk about an upcoming project or goal that the person in this role will contribute to? (This allows the hiring manager to brag about a recent accomplishment and promote their team. It also gives you insight into what you might be working on, and if it excites you.)
4) What kind of challenges will the person who fills this role encounter most frequently? (All jobs/roles have challenges. This will give you an idea of what you might run into frequently)
5) What do you personally like about the company culture, what keeps you at X company? (Culture is important! This will allow you to understand what people like about the company, and to understand if their culture aligns with your personal values as well)
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Lucie’s Answer
Prepared questions are always welcome during an interview and show that you care!
A few ones that I like:
- How are the team structured?
- What does it take to be successful at company X?
- What do you like about working here?
- etc.
Many others too but these are my 3 go to when interviewing.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
A few ones that I like:
- How are the team structured?
- What does it take to be successful at company X?
- What do you like about working here?
- etc.
Many others too but these are my 3 go to when interviewing.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
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Tasha’s Answer
Employers like to talk about themselves more than you think...ask them about how their experience has been with the firm, what skills they have developed, etc. You can also ask show you know a lot about the role and firm by saying something like "I know ABC company has XYZ volunteering opportunities which I am excited about. What firm involvements have you been a part of?"
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Joey’s Answer
Assuming the question hasn't been answered already for information about the job you are applying for. These could include what your responsibilities would be and what a typical day would look like. This can open up a conversation where you can speak to why you would be a good fit for the role, and can also help you understand whether the job is right for you.
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Jigar’s Answer
1. What are opportunities for me to learn and grow in the role?
2. What does my day or week look like in this role?
3. What is the vision of the team you are joining and most important problems team is actively working on?
4. What does the team composition look like?
5. What are formal mentorship opportunities?
6. What are some volunteering opportunities available at the company?
7. If it is a technical role then what is the culture of the company in terms tech stack?
8. How does the leadership connect with employees?
9. What is the performance evaluation system look like?
10. What is the culture of the company when it comes to diversity and inclusion?
2. What does my day or week look like in this role?
3. What is the vision of the team you are joining and most important problems team is actively working on?
4. What does the team composition look like?
5. What are formal mentorship opportunities?
6. What are some volunteering opportunities available at the company?
7. If it is a technical role then what is the culture of the company in terms tech stack?
8. How does the leadership connect with employees?
9. What is the performance evaluation system look like?
10. What is the culture of the company when it comes to diversity and inclusion?