Interviews are notoriously stressful. From your resume to your clothes and posture, it is no wonder interviewees often get little sleep before the big day. Augmenting this stress is the fact that one of the hardest questions always comes at the end.
âWhat questions do you have for us?â
Every job candidate expects it, but it still presents a challenge, especially if the recruiter already covered some of the ones you had prepared. While saying that all of your questions have been answered is clearly not the right response, many find it difficult to think on their feet. Luckily, there are some tried and true themes that can help guide your questions and show the recruiter that you want to know more about the position and organization.
Any place where you spend the majority of your days should share your values, so it helps to ask the recruiter what values are important to the company. Whether it is customer satisfaction or saving the rainforest, what the organization believes in should mirror what is important to you as well.
Employers also want to see that you are goal-oriented. Asking about opportunities for growth not only demonstrates this, but shows that you are forward-thinking. If you look to the future in your interview, the recruiter is likely to assume that you will also be goal-oriented with projectsâa highly-valued skill.
Donât let the final question ruin a great interview. This is your chance to show that you care about the position and really want to learn more, and keeping these questions in mind can exemplify that. For more tips on questions that impress recruiters, check out Youternâs article at http://bit.ly/SyTPTv.
Happy interviewing!
