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We all worry about the answers we need to be giving in a job interview, but never the questions. Here are our five top questions you should and shouldn't be asking when getting a new job.
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5 questions to ask in an interview (and 5 not to!)
We have all experienced that point at the end of an interview where the tables are turned and the interviewer asks if we have any questions for them.
Whilst it might be tempting to say no in order to get the interview ‘ordeal’ over as quickly as possible, a few well chosen questions can further increase your chances of success (or decrease your chances if you say the wrong thing!).
Five Questions to Ask
“Where does the company want to be in 5 years time?”
This shows you are interested in their organisation beyond just the part of it that your role will be involved with. It will also indicate you see yourself having a ‘career’ with them and wanting to contribute to their overall success.
A good follow up to this question might be:
“Is there anything the person in this role could do specifically to contribute to those ambitions?”
Five Questions to Ask
“If I were to start the job tomorrow, what are the key things you would want me to prioritise?”
This will show you are enthusiastic to work for them and that you want to know what the most important things are that they want the person in this role to achieve.
If you are appointed it will also give you a head start on what to focus on to perform well.
Five Questions to Ask
“What are you most proud of that the organisation has achieved in recent times?”
Or if you can also show you have done your research and refer to any achievements you know of, this will come across well, for example:
“I know the company won an award for excellence last year, but what are you most proud of that the company
has achieved?”
Five Questions to Ask
“What are the most important personality traits that will be needed to do this job well?”
This will show you are interested in whether you will ‘fit’ with the organisation in terms of the required personality traits as well as having the required experience and skills.
It also shows you would be keen to perform well in the job, not just ‘coast’ once appointed.
Five Questions to Ask
“What do you enjoy the most about working here?”
Asking this question will show you are keen for this to be a company you can commit to and enjoy working for longer term, that it’s not just a ‘stop gap’ while you look for something else. Their answer will also give you a valuable insight into the company’s culture. An alternative might be:
Can you tell me about the culture of the business? or what would your current employees tell me about what the company is like to work for?
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“You’ve met me now and can see you won’t get better - so when do I start?”
Showing you are confident in your ability to do the job well is one thing, but arrogance is not a winner in an interview!
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“You’ve met me now and can see you won’t get better - so when do I start?”
Showing you are confident in your ability to do the job well is one thing, but arrogance is not a winner in an interview!
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“What do I need to do to get your job?”
Enthusiasm and showing you are keen to progress is great, but an overly aggressive or pushy approach will not endear you to an interviewer.
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“How many days holiday will I get?”
Showing you are more concerned with the time you won’t be at work, rather than what you can offer them never goes down well!
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“How many days holiday will I get?”
Showing you are more concerned with the time you won’t be at work, rather than what you can offer them never goes down well!
Five Questions NOT to Ask
“When will I get a pay rise?”
Again, presenting yourself as overly focused on money at the cost of doing the job well is not a good idea. Wait until you have shown how valuable you can be to their organisation once you are in the job. Asking this before you have been appointed suggests you are not happy with the salary on offer and that this will be a recurring theme that may cause problems in the future.
Five Questions NOT to Ask
Any questions that are clearly answered on the employer's web site or any other information you have been given in advance.
This will only serve to show you have not done any preparation and will not give confidence that you are enthusiastic about the job.
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