Appropriate Questions to Ask in an Interview
The interview process wreaks havoc on the most confident job seeker's nerves. After responding to all of the interviewer's questions, the interviewer generally asks the candidate if they have any questions. This offers the job seeker the opportunity to ask questions while communicating a sincere interest in the company.
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How Would You Describe the Ideal Employee?
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Asking this question serves two purposes. First it communicates to the interviewer that the job seeker desires to meet the needs of the hiring manager by knowing what qualities are important to that person. Second, it allows the job seeker to learn more about the expectations of the person hired for this role. The response of the interviewer allows the job seeker to determine if she meets those expectations and if she wants to work in a position based on those expectations.
How Is Performance Measured in This Position?
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Performance evaluations scare many employees simply because they do not know how their performance will be measured. The interviewer's response to this question lets the job seeker know what standards he must meet in order to receive positive feedback in his performance evaluation. Asking this question up front also lets the interviewer know that the job seeker wants to succeed in this role by learning what performance measures will be used to evaluate his performance.
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What Would You Like Me to Focus on in This Position?
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When an individual starts a new position, she learns many different things about the company and the job. Each new responsibility holds its own level of priority in the organization. Learning which responsibilities hold a higher priority for the company help direct the individual in planning her work schedule. This question also communicates to the interviewer that the job seeker wants to work efficiently by focusing on high-priority items rather than waste time on lesser tasks.
What Trends Are Occurring in the Industry?
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Every industry experiences trends, whether they are based in technology, management processes or customer preferences. Showing a desire to understand the industry demonstrates an interest in learning how the company fits into the industry and how the job seeker can contribute. The interviewer's response shares forward-looking information with the job seeker as she considers whether she wants to work in this industry.
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