In the modern job market, you have to compete with hundreds of candidates who are as eager as you to get the same job.
Now you may be asking yourself, how can I be different from other candidates to stand out from the crowd?
The answer is to ask your interviewer questions at the end of the interview.
Today we are going to discuss the importance of asking questions at the end of an interview and the three questions that you must ask your interviewer.
The Importance of Asking Questions at the End of the Interview
Every candidate will be doing all the basic things that are required for a job interview such as crafting a resume and preparing answers for expected questions.
However, what will be that unique thing that will make you different from others?
At the end of the interview, most of the interviewers ask the candidate this very question, “Do you have any questions for us?”
Most candidates answer, “No”.
This is your chance to stand out from the crowd.
Ask the interviewer questions it will help you out in two ways. One, it will help you understand if the right job for you. Second, you will trick the interviewer into thinking that you are more interested in the position than other candidates.
Here are the three questions that you must ask your interviewer.
Questions 1: Can you explain to me more about the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
A standard job description will only explain the broader aspects of the job and will provide you with a basic understanding about the job. However, it does not go into details about daily activities and responsibilities that must be performed in this role.
This question can help you learn more insights about the job. It may highlight other important activities that were not mentioned in the job description.
The fact that you want to know your responsibilities and duties before getting the job will make interviewer think that you are confident and truly interested in the position.
Questions 2: What are my chances of growth in this company?
This second question will help you understand how the internal promotions, performance review process, reward system, and career advancement takes place in the company.
The questions should help you explore the career path of the position.
Mention that you interested in growing with the company.
Avoid asking about salary increases.
Ask about some of the key accomplishments the interviewer might like to see in this role over the next year.
Question 3: What are you looking for in an ideal employee?
This last question is a powerful one and here is how you can you use it to your advantage.
The interviewer might have their own perspective about the ideal employee for this position. And by asking this question, they will most likely give you a brief about it.
If they tell you their ideal employee perspective, it will help you prepare a 1-minute closing statement about your skills and experience before ending the interview.
Also, this will give you the opportunity to bring something new to the table that wasn’t discussed previously in the interview.
In Closing
Be confident while asking these three questions.
Show your interest in the position and that you are ready to commit.
By asking these three questions it will create a good impact, separate you from other candidates, and turn around the final decision for the interviewer to your benefit.
