| When it's your turn do you know what questions to | | | | get your hopes up too high. It's not a foolproof way to |
| ask during an interview? | | | | gauge how the interview went, but it can give |
| Congratulations on getting invited to the interview. Your | | | | indications on the interest level. |
| efforts have paid off and you're part way through the | | | | Think about what you're looking for in a job and what it |
| job search process. | | | | is about the organization you're interviewing with that |
| There's a lot of stress involved in preparing for a job | | | | interests you. Take the time to write a list of questions |
| interview. What to wear, How to answer the | | | | you would like to ask and have answered. Create a |
| questions, what will they ask? Etc. and to think that | | | | list of 10 to 15 questions. When asked if you have any |
| when you make it to the end of the interview it's not | | | | questions pull out your list. Feel free to take notes by |
| over yet! | | | | writing down their responses. It will impress the |
| The interviewer will most likely ask one final question, | | | | employer. |
| "Do you have any questions?" | | | | Use this sample list of questions to ask during an |
| So what are the questions to ask during an interview? | | | | interview to generate your own ideas: |
| Don't be surprised or caught off guard - be prepared | | | | - What kind of advancement or promotion |
| as it will show the employer that you've done your | | | | opportunities exists? |
| research and you're interested in knowing if this job is | | | | - Are most of your promotions done internally or |
| a "fit" for you. | | | | through external hires? |
| Unfortunately you can't ask the question you'd love to | | | | - Are personal & professional growth opportunities |
| ask, "Do I get the job?" | | | | encouraged by this organization? How? |
| One of the key questions to ask that may give you | | | | - What is a typical workday like in this position? Hours? |
| some insight into how you did is, "What are the next | | | | Overtime? Weekends / Holidays? |
| steps after the interview and the timelines?" | | | | - Why are you hiring for this position? |
| How soon can I expect to receive feedback on your | | | | - How many people have held this position in the last |
| decision? Will it be 1, 2, 3, or more weeks? | | | | 3-years? |
| If the employer takes the time to explain their process | | | | - What are the challenges that need to be faced? |
| to you, how many people are being interviewed, | | | | - What is the vacation policy and benefits like? |
| timeline for decision, and they'll be contacting you by | | | | As you can see the questions can be endless. Armed |
| phone then you should feel good about how you did. | | | | with this knowledge you'll be better prepared when |
| If, however, they give indirect responses and tell you | | | | deciding what questions to ask during an interview. |
| they'll let you know what their decision is by mail don't | | | | |