7 Questions To Ask During A Job Interview - AGA
7 Questions To Ask During A Job Interview - AGA
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7 <strong>Questions</strong> <strong>To</strong> <strong>Ask</strong> <strong>During</strong> A <strong>Job</strong> <strong>Interview</strong><br />
by Brittany Schlacter on November 6, 2012<br />
As job seekers, we’re conditioned to focus our interview preparation on the<br />
potential questions of the employer. We spend time carefully studying our<br />
resume, dissecting our experiences, and familiarizing ourselves with the<br />
company. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for job seekers to completely<br />
forget about the questions they plan to ask during the interview.<br />
Your confidence might be high due to the excitement of finally getting an interview, but a poor<br />
choice in questions or not asking any questions at all could make or break your chances of<br />
getting hired. Simply asking when you’ll hear from them next won’t cut it either. It’s your job to<br />
identify at least three questions to ask at during the interview that showcase your passion,<br />
knowledge, and preparation.<br />
Here are seven questions that will benefit your next job interview:<br />
1. <strong>Ask</strong> your interviewer about their personal experiences with the company<br />
Express your genuine interest in a future with the company by learning more about your<br />
interviewer’s personal experiences with the company. This shouldn’t be an attempt at brown<br />
nosing, but rather an attempt to gain more valuable knowledge about the inner-workings of the<br />
company. This could be anything from asking the reasons why they like working there, how they<br />
got their start at the company, or even how long they’ve been employed there.<br />
2. <strong>Ask</strong> about the company’s culture<br />
Your experience with the potential employer will depend greatly on the unique culture associated<br />
with their work environment. While there is no ideal company culture, there are certainly<br />
personality types and company atmospheres that clash. Take the time to learn more about the<br />
culture of your potential employer by asking questions regarding leadership, interaction, and<br />
engagement of employees.<br />
3. <strong>Ask</strong> to see work examples<br />
A great way to get a closer look at what you would be doing in the position you’re interviewing<br />
for is by looking at the previous work examples. These could be anything from past and current<br />
projects to some daily tasks. This will not only allow you to gain some more knowledge about<br />
position, but also allow your potential employer to see your interest. Tread carefully, though, and<br />
acknowledge you realize they won’t be sharing anything confidential or proprietary with you.<br />
4. <strong>Ask</strong> about management<br />
Getting the inside scoop on what management is like at the company paints a better picture of<br />
what working for the company could potentially be like. <strong>Ask</strong> how many people you will report<br />
to, who your main manager will be, and if you have the possibility of meeting them during the<br />
interview process.
5. <strong>Ask</strong> about continued learning<br />
Many companies place a high value on continued learning for their employees. This means that,<br />
in your position, you might partake in webinars, attend conferences, or even take a few classes.<br />
Be sure to ask your interviewer this question if this is something you’re interested in doing<br />
throughout your career.<br />
6. <strong>Ask</strong> how success is measured<br />
While this may be a tricky question to throw in at the end of your interview, it’s certainly very<br />
important when you’re attempting to gain more knowledge about your position within the<br />
company. This question will allow your employer to offer you information into how your work<br />
will be assessed, as well as offering a deeper look into the expectations held for your position —<br />
especially the ones that weren’t listed on the job posting.<br />
7. <strong>Ask</strong> about their concerns<br />
Simply asking your interviewer whether they have any immediate concerns about your<br />
qualifications or anything that would prevent you from being selected for the job is an easy way<br />
to alleviate any worries. While they might not be immediately prepared to answer this, if they do,<br />
be sure to provide them with a concise explanation of how you plan to address their concern.<br />
<strong>Ask</strong> questions during an interview wisely and make sure to touch on topics that interest you.<br />
Happy interviewing!<br />
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