| Many job seekers dread getting to the point of the | | | | 3. Do NOT ask anything about salary, perks, benefits, |
| interview when they are asked, "So, what questions | | | | vacation, or sick leave. You will have time to figure |
| do you have for me?" It can be difficult to come up | | | | those things out once there is an offer on the table |
| with interviewing questions to ask on the fly because | | | | 4. Ask questions that will give you a clear picture of |
| many will have already been answered when you | | | | what the job will be like day-to-day |
| were researching the company before the interview | | | | 5. Ask probing questions about the organization so you |
| or during the interview itself. | | | | can assess the stability and strength and ensure that |
| So how do you ask intelligent questions when you | | | | the company's direction matches your own career |
| don't really have any in mind? And, more importantly, | | | | goals |
| which questions should you avoid asking? Here are a | | | | The questions to ask should fit into three basic |
| few tactics to keep in mind when interviewing: | | | | categories: The position, the organization, and the steps |
| Questions to Ask or Avoid | | | | for following up. Note, if you ask good consultative |
| 1. Do NOT ask anything that you should have already | | | | questions early regarding the challenges and problems |
| found out on your own, such as information available | | | | facing the organization or your future boss' |
| on the company's website or marketing materials | | | | department, you can craft the majority of the |
| 2. Ask your questions from the perspective of a | | | | interview around how you will help them meet those |
| consultant - focus on the company's needs, problems, | | | | challenges! This is a surefire way to get yourself hired. |
| challenges, and goals | | | | |