Job Interview Secrets Revealed: Questions To Ask

One of the most common (and crucial) elements of conducting an interview revolves around taking questions.

However, it’s not just the prospective employer who gets to ask these questions;  in most interviews these days, employers will usually ask potential employees if they have any questions regarding the company or pertaining to aspect regarding the job.

While most employees might know this, it is important that you actually ask questions and not treat this invitation as a formality when an employer is almost done interviewing you.

Considering the fact that some people might not know what to ask prospective employers, when given the opportunity, here is a list of questions that you should keep in mind when at the end of an interview:

#1: What can you tell me about the individual that I’m reporting to?

It is imperative that you get a feel of how your boss operates prior to getting the position.

One of the biggest issues that take place between a manager and his subordinate is the fact that while the former might be a micromanager, the latter might want to do things on his own.

Hence, it is better that you ask for information regarding this before any personality clashes take place. Also take the time to ask how your boss assigns work, grants time off and rewards performance. It will count in the long run.

#2: If picked for the position, what is the first problem that I will have to attend to? Will I be trained for the position?

Some companies often are in a hurry to hire an employee to fill the position without thinking whether or not the person will be able to meet management expectations from day one. It’s best for parties involved to define and be on the same page when it comes to the role in question.

Moreover, you can also think about whether you want to take a job with a company that has a heavy workload or not. It’s not a bad idea to ask whether you will have to undergo training for the position as well.

#3: What has kept you (the interviewer) here at the company?

It’s a good idea to ask this question as apart from your research you’d get first-hand information about the working conditions, and also puts the interviewer on the spot, to provide his inputs as an employee and whether or not, the company has been conducive for future employees.

#4: What is the future of the company, say, for the next five years?

Since you will be spending a good number of years at the company, if you’re hired, it’s a good idea to get information about the future of the company in terms of profit-projections, if possible. That can give you a general idea as to whether the company has plans to expand or not, and where you can grow as well.

#5: What’s the salary range for the position?

It’s pretty obvious that you will be working for money, so it’s best to get this information along with the benefits that are offered with the position right away, so you will know what to do.