Interview Questions YOU Need to Ask

 

 

When you are looking for a new job, it is common to focus on the interview questions you’ll be expected to answer. After all, having strong responses ready is essential if you are going to impress the hiring manager.

However, you are also going to be given a chance to ask your own questions during the interview. And, if you don’t have something ready, you are missing out on a critical opportunity to find out more about the role, environment, and company, or potentially a chance to address points that may be concerning the hiring manager.

If you want to make sure you are thoroughly prepared for your next interview, here are the questions you need to be ready to ask.

How Did You Come to Work Here?

This question serves as an approach to bond with the hiring manager, allowing you to gain insight into their career and reason for joining the company.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Working Here?

By asking the hiring manager this question, you not only have an opportunity to find out more about what they enjoy but also their priorities. You may also find out about unique aspects of the company that you did not have a chance to hear about during the interview or through the vacancy announcement.

Plus, it lets you focus on a positive aspect of the organization and bond further with the hiring manager. Many people enjoy talking about what they like, so it makes a good impression.

Can You Tell Me About Your Most Recent Successful Hire and Why They Are Excelling?

When you ask this question, you are creating an opportunity to understand how the hiring manager defines success and what makes a person a top performer in their eyes.

Can You Tell Me About a Recent Hire Who Was Not Successful and Why It Was a Poor Fit?

This is another question that helps you understand how the hiring manager views success. By learning about someone who struggled, you can find out what traits may not align with the organization or potential struggles you may face.

What Is the Biggest Challenge the Company Faces Currently and How Will This Position Help Solve It?

When you ask this question, you are able to find out about any existing pain points the organization is facing, as well as how the role itself is involved in overcoming it. It also allows you to showcase your awareness when it comes to the company’s needs, which can make a positive impression.

How Will I Measure My Performance So I Can Make Sure I’m Having a Positive Impact?

This is a question that allows you to demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of your role and how it relates to existing challenges. Plus, it gives you insights into how your performance would be evaluated, empowering you to focus on areas they align with success.

Are There Any Additional Skills You Wish I Brought to the Table That Would Make Me a Better Fit?

By asking this question, you create two opportunities. First, you can learn about anything you may be lacking that would make you a stronger candidate, which could help you identify options for enhancing your capabilities in the right areas. Second, if you do possess the skill and didn’t have a chance to address it previously, you can speak to it now, ensuring the hiring manager learns that you do have it to offer.

What Are the Next Steps in the Hiring Process?

This question is meant to be asked last. It gives you a chance to learn about the hiring timetable and any additional efforts you may need to make along the way. Plus, it highlights your interest in moving forward, showing you are excited about the opportunity.

All of the questions above are worth asking as your interview wraps up, allowing you to assess the position further and learn more about the organization. If you’d like to learn more, or browse open jobs in Michigan and Ohio, the staff at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with a member of our team today and see how our interviewing expertise can benefit you.

 

 

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