Job Interview Questions - The Final Frontier

I get more questions about preparing for the jobremember that really made you stand out.
interview than anything else. This of course assumesIt's an open question, meaning, it's your show now, so
that your cover letter and resume have alreadyask away. But NEVER EVER ask a self serving
cleared the way for you to get that elusive jobquestion, how much do I make etc. that's a sure fire
interview.killer.
If you look on line you'll see sites that offer 250 jobMake your question an impression grabber & thus
interview questions to know. Now come on man, therea memorable question/answer.
are at best maybe 25 absolute key questions and- Yes, thank you for asking, I am interested in your
strategies in answering them. I mean what's questioncommitment to ongoing training as I do want to
#207..."what color are your dogs paws" really. Okayadvance in this field. Do you offer training related to
that's my rant on silly sites that focus on the wrongthis position specifically?
things. Less is more, almost always!- Yes, thank you for asking, I know that you have an
Here's a question that no one & I mean no oneongoing newsletter. I have done some writing and
ever takes seriously:would very much like to volunteer to help in that area.
The recruiter wraps up & asks "Well that's it Mike,See where I'm going .. not self serving at all, just you
thanks for coming in, do you have any questions?"interested in growing and interested in helping the
This question is worth as many points in the interviewcompany. Be prepared to have maybe 3 or 4 good
as any other question, it is not a fluffy throw awayquestions, as they may answer one or two during the
question at all. They want to see what you are thinkingactual interview.
after the interview, it's a perfect time to really leaveFinally, as a teacher, I prefer a collaborative learning
them with a lasting impression.approach. That said, I'd like to ask you to join my email
Remember, it's the last thing you'll say to them prior tonewsletter, as I want your feedback and advice. Can I
leaving & likely the one thing they just mightcount on your support?