Sunday, May 4, 2014

Your Turn – 10 Best Questions to Ask in an Interview … Hey – you shouldn’t be the only person in the “hot” seat …


One of the most common questions I hear from people when discussing the interview process goes something like this …

(… I get how I should answer interview questions – but what should I say when asked if I have any questions? ….”)

Employers are not the only ones who get to ask questions. To conduct a great interview, it should be a give-and-take – you get to ask questions too. Not just trite questions – but deeper, probing questions that give the interviewer an insight into you and demonstrates your interest. In my year of HR & management experience, I recall so many times when I ask a potential candidate of they have any questions and I get that deer-in-the-headlights look – Duh … what?
It is all about preparation and positioning  positioning yourself as a strong and interested candidate. Having your thoughtful questions prepared in advance and being locked-and-loaded when the questions are posed (or if not, when you ask if you may discuss a few of your questions which is perfectly appropriate) is as important as rehearsing potential interview questions in advance. Your goal – distinguish yourself from others in the pack. 
Below you will find – in  my opinion – a list of the top questions you can present: 
1. How has this position evolved since it was created
2. What have past employees done to succeed in this position
3. What have you enjoyed most about working here
4. What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months (My personal favorite!)
5. What are the qualities of successful managers in this company
6. If offered the position, can you give me examples of ways I would collaborate with my manager
7. What are some challenges that will face the person filling this position
8. Do you have any hesitations about my qualification
(Thanks to Aaron Guerrero of US News & Reports for these questions contained in his article http://money.usnews.com, October 23, 2013)

 It is all about preparation  and winning. Be bold and be strong  and you will win. And thank you for reading this. - Dan

One of the most common questions I hear from people when discussing the interview process goes something like this …

(… I get how I should answer interview questions – but what should I say when asked if I have any questions? ….”)

Employers are not the only ones who get to ask questions. To conduct a great interview, it should be a give-and-take – you get to ask questions too. Not just trite questions – but deeper, probing questions that give the interviewer an insight into you and demonstrates your interest. In my year of HR & management experience, I recall so many times when I ask a potential candidate of they have any questions and I get that deer-in-the-headlights look – Duh … what?
It is all about preparation and positioning  positioning yourself as a strong and interested candidate. Having your thoughtful questions prepared in advance and being locked-and-loaded when the questions are posed (or if not, when you ask if you may discuss a few of your questions which is perfectly appropriate) is as important as rehearsing potential interview questions in advance. Your goal – distinguish yourself from others in the pack. 
Below you will find – in  my opinion – a list of the top questions you can present: 
1. How has this position evolved since it was created
2. What have past employees done to succeed in this position
3. What have you enjoyed most about working here
4. What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months (My personal favorite!)
5. What are the qualities of successful managers in this company
6. If offered the position, can you give me examples of ways I would collaborate with my manager
7. What are some challenges that will face the person filling this position
8. Do you have any hesitations about my qualification
(Thanks to Aaron Guerrero of US News & Reports for these questions contained in his article http://money.usnews.com, October 23, 2013)

 It is all about preparation  and winning. Be bold and be strong  and you will win. And thank you for reading this. - Dan

Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act, Division of DVG, Inc.
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