Top 6 Interview Questions You Should Ask The Interviewer To Get Hired
By Selipha Kihagi
Acing an interview for a position you really want can be difficult. You could get too excited about making it to the interview that you allow anxiety to cripple your confidence. And not only will you be required to give right answers, but you will also need to ask the interviewer good questions. When the interview is almost done and the interviewer asks, Do you have any questions for me? You should have ready a set of questions. But do you know which questions will work in your favour and which ones will ruin your chance?
The right interview questions to ask the hiring manager or recruiters will vary across different categories. You could ask about the position, the hiring company, employer expectations or even some directed at the interviewer. No matter the interview questions you choose to ask, always remember that these questions are meant to leave a good lasting impression. So decide on the interview questions carefully and if not sure consult an interview coach.
Without further ado, here are good interview questions you can ask recruiters in an interview.
Top Interview Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
As you go on with your interview preparation, here are interview questions you can choose from.
1. Questions about the position
When asking about the job or position, the number one rule is to never ask an obvious question or one that was already discussed in the course of the interview. If you ask something that was already covered in the interview, the hiring managers will not take you seriously. So, think about something extra you would want to know about the position that was not in the description or not mentioned during the interview.
Good questions to ask about the position would be;
Can you tell me how exactly this position became vacant? Asking this question will help portray you as confident with your potential employers, especially if they had any doubts about you earlier.
What exactly would be expected of me if I were hired in this position? The upside of asking this question to ascertain that you will not come to any surprises once hired. An advertisement for a position only tells so much and sometimes does not really cover everything you will be required to do. This question helps you make sure.
2. Questions about the Company or Organization
Another area you could query the interviewers on is the organization. This helps you identify with the company culture before deciding if it is the right working environment for you. So here are questions you can ask about the company and learn more in this article what to research on about the organization.
What would you say is the greatest value for organization Y and how will my role help in realizing this? Everyone has something they believe in when it comes to what they can do and what they can’t. This question will help you determine if the values of the company matches with yours.
Can you tell me how this organization measures performance? Every role has its expectations and what you are expected to have done over a certain period of time. So, if they have not mentioned this so far, take the time and ask about how success is measured. Most employees struggle in their roles when management gets it wrong with measuring performance.
3. Questions for your interviewer
When you really want to impress the interviewers and keep them remembering you, making the questions you ask to be about them can work well in your favour. So, think carefully what you would like to know about the interviewers without going overboard. It is one of the best ways to relate with the organization and understand the culture.
What to ask;
Can you tell me what you enjoy most about working here? By asking this question, you put the recruiters on the spot. Now please remember that this question should only be asked when interviewing at the organization you will be working for and not during your first interview at a recruitment firm. If they are struggling to come up with a response, then you will probably have a hard time too. This will help you understand if working for the company will be interesting or a hard hitting process for you.
Do you have any misgivings regarding my suitability for this position? This may be one of the most important questions for you as a job seeker. Think about it; if in case you miss out on the position, you can always know where you fell short and work on it the next time. It will also show the interviewers that not only do you want to get hired, but you are willing to learn and improve on areas you lack in.
These are only a few of the good interview questions you can ask the interviewer, and we will be adding more to help in your interview preparation. Important to remember though, is that the interview questions you choose to ask will determine how confident, qualified or committed you are to that particular role.
Selipha is a Communications Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading recruitment firm offering CV Writing Services, free job placement and Interview Coaching. Email: [email protected]e
