You’re in the final moments of your interview. You’ve done well enough and there’s been a decent ‘back-and-forth’ between you and your interviewers. It’s your time to own the conversation, and all you have to say is, “No, I don’t think so.” If you never seem to have a question to ask at the end of an interview, this article will help position you as a thoughtful candidate and set you a part from the rest of the herd.
Questions to Ask at the End of Every Interview
- In your opinion, what sets apart the employees that thrive in this company?
- You immediately show your desire to align with the over achievers in the company.
- You show you plan to add value to the team.
- You establish a personal connection because you’re asking for their personal opinion.
- This is unique as it’s not a question about company policies or job description bullet points.
- What does the first 30 days look like in the role?
- You force the interviewer to envision you in the role.
- By doing so, they envision your training, your on boarding, introductions, etc.
- What do you love most about working here?
- Bosses love this question because they love to share their own opinions.
- You also double down on another personal connection question by asking their opinion this way.
- Additionally, if they can’t answer this one honestly, the job is likely a red flag.
- What challenges is your team/the company working through right now?
- This illustrates your understanding that every job has its challenges.
- In the interviewers mind, this aligns you as someone who will tackle challenges head on, and not simply complain about them.
- This illustrates your understanding that every job has its challenges.
What’s the worst question you’ve ever asked an interviewer?
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