What are the Best Questions to ask a Potential Employer in a Job Interview - Ask Me Anything Tuesday IM HIRED

What are the Best Questions to ask a Potential Employer in a Job Interview - Ask Me Anything Tuesday Turning the tables on the recruiter An interview is not a one sided conversation, yes the employer is going to have plenty of questions to ask you as theyre deciding if youre the right applicant for the job but you should be expecting to get in a few questions of your own. An interview is an open conversation and the ability to ask questions is a great opportunity to make sure the job is just right for you. If youre not already asking questions in an interview then you are essentially blindly accepting a job offer without really knowing if youll fit and so many people wonder why they hate their job. Not only is it an opportunity to find out if the job is really what the advert cracks it up to be but it is a chance to further impress the employer. Your answers are important but your questions can show your passion, enthusiasm and desire to work for that company, so you want to get them just right. Now dont focus all your attention to what questions to ask as you have to ace the interview first, so check out the Ultimate Interview Tips to make sure youre well rounded and ready to excel in the interview. Should you have all your questions rehearsed? A typical politicians  answer but yes and no. You should always be prepared and when deliberating what questions to ask, having a handy list makes it a whole lot easier to remember. So where does the no side of the coin come from? Well like every part of an interview you dont want to come across too rehearsed and having a list which you cant veer away from doesnt lead to a fluid conversation. So have your ideas but be open to adapting to the flow of the interview and by no means just repeat a questions that has already been covered. Show youre listening by making your interview questions fit perfectly with the discussion. What types of questions are allowed? You can ask anything well almost anything, I dont think asking for the recruiters favourite colour is going to get you anyway. The questions you ask should help you make a more informed discussion about how you are going to progress with this application, so any questions about the company, the culture or the role itself will support your decision. You dont want to leave the interview wishing you would have asked something. Yes of course you can follow up with any questions after the interview is completed but it is much easier to get a feel for the company when youre face to face with them. How do I make my questions give me an edge on the competition?   Firstly, you want to try and not be too generic. Most employers will do several interviews in a day so think outside the box, no recruiter wants to answer the same question again and again. Most applicants will ask question such as how can I progress in this role simply because they feel it shows a desire to develop but stop being so clique  and instead ask questions with real substances. If you are truly passionate about growth, then instead question the ability to work across departments, the opportunities to train internally or the possibilities  of internal  recruitment. If you really want to impress the recruiter add your research into your questions, for example stating I read you recently partnered  with a training provider to offer apprenticeship training to your employees, does this mean that there is more potential to get involved in internal training course or becoming a training mentor in this role? You are in essence asking the same thing as the tedious can I progress question but your showing you havent just printed a template  list of questions off the computer. Examples If you want a convenient  list of questions for your interview then I have done you a little favour and put some together some examples but remember to tailor them to the situation.