What do you say when your interviewer asks you a crucial question: Do you have any questions for us?
If you’re not prepared, your millennial mind might draw a blank. Maybe you had questions, maybe you didn’t, maybe you forgot.
Avoiding this situation is simple:
Do research before your interview
Do a Google search. Find the mission statement, facts about profitability and products, and events the company has held in the last month. You win if you seem tuned in to the industry, even if you’ve only been tuning for 30 minutes.
Have a pad of paper and a pen ready Chances are, you aren’t going to remember the question you wanted to ask when it really matters. Write it down.
Listen during the interview Demonstrate your great listening skills and land the job – demonstrate you can’t listen or force the interviewer to repeat something they’ve already covered and kiss employment goodbye.
Finally, have a few “backup” questions prepared anyway. The ideal question demonstrates your interest in the position, makes the interviewer imagine you in that position, or demonstrates your knowledge of the company. Here are a few samples:
What would my average workday look like if I were to start tomorrow?
I’d like to prepare myself to take on the position – are there any books or skills I should pick up to help me if I receive an offer?
The best questions will be things you’re interested in knowing. If you don’t care about the answer, don’t ask the question. If you honestly have no questions, ask one of the two above and leave it at that. One final question that may help you:
What are the next steps, do you need anything more, and when should I expect to hear back from you regarding a decision?
Have a better suggestion for interview questions? Leave a comment and tell me about it!
Psychotic Resumes is a Gen-Y (Millennial) job survival guide created by Nick Armstrong to help new professionals build stronger resumes and cover letters so they can find a better job. It's our goal to help Gen-Y do better at interviews and on the job, promoting strong leadership, entrepreneurship, and common sense.
Questions To Ask During Your Interview
If you’re not prepared, your millennial mind might draw a blank. Maybe you had questions, maybe you didn’t, maybe you forgot.
Avoiding this situation is simple:
Do a Google search. Find the mission statement, facts about profitability and products, and events the company has held in the last month. You win if you seem tuned in to the industry, even if you’ve only been tuning for 30 minutes.
Chances are, you aren’t going to remember the question you wanted to ask when it really matters. Write it down.
Demonstrate your great listening skills and land the job – demonstrate you can’t listen or force the interviewer to repeat something they’ve already covered and kiss employment goodbye.
Finally, have a few “backup” questions prepared anyway. The ideal question demonstrates your interest in the position, makes the interviewer imagine you in that position, or demonstrates your knowledge of the company. Here are a few samples:
The best questions will be things you’re interested in knowing. If you don’t care about the answer, don’t ask the question. If you honestly have no questions, ask one of the two above and leave it at that. One final question that may help you:
What are the next steps, do you need anything more, and when should I expect to hear back from you regarding a decision?
Have a better suggestion for interview questions? Leave a comment and tell me about it!