Did I Ask the Right Questions?

If anyone has ever suggested that you have questions prepared for the end of your interview, you’re not alone. We’re told to ask these questions to show interest, but wouldn’t it be nice to actually ask about information you’re curious to know rather than asking questions for the sake of asking them? Think about it. If you’re offered this job and decide to take it, you’re going to spend at least 8 hours of your day doing the work, and working closely with some of the same people. Your job can effect every area of you life, so you MUST know as much as you can about what you’re getting yourself into as possible.

Take advantage of this time to ask questions that matter. Here are two reasons why:

Number one: Employers can tell when you’re just asking questions because you think it’ll make you look like the best candidate. Yes, it shows that you’re interested but there is too much going on and no one has extra time to spend answering questions that don’t matter, even if it's just a few extra minutes. People are busy, and so are you! Also, intentional questions show that you’re even more interested in the job and working for the company.

Number two: You might find something out about the job that will be a complete deal breaker, or conversely, you might hear exactly what you needed to reassure you about taking the job. I would advise you to think about what you really want to know before the interview and then ask those questions! Remember, the employer is interviewing you but you are also interviewing the employer! This should be a win-win situation.