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Good Interview Questions
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You will want to learn as much as possible about the position you are applying for.
The best job interview questions ask for additional information, particularly if the details provided in the job advertisement and the overview given by the interviewer are insufficient.Ask these questions in your job interview:
"Could you give me a more detailed job description?"
"How would you describe a typical day for the person doing this job?"
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Impress the interviewer by taking your questioning beyond the routine detail of the position. Thoughtful and strategic-type questions about the job demonstrate both your insight and understanding of the position. Every role has a strategic dimension, ask good interview questions that explore this and show your potential as the right candidate. Examples include: |
"What are the priorities in this role?"
"What have been identified as the areas for change and improvement in this role?"
"How does this position interface with the objectives that have been set for the department?"
"What are the most challenging aspects of this job?"
"What is the critical responsibility of this position?"
Plan good interview questions that focus on the role expectations and needs, such as:
"What would be the ideal skills and competencies for this role?"
"What are some examples of the best results produced by people in this position?"
"How would doing an excellent job be defined in this position?"
"What expertise is currently available in the team? What would this position be expected to contribute to the team?"
"What would be the most important assignments that need to be accomplished in the first few months in this position?"
Good interview questions to ask include those that provide an opportunity to highlight your suitability for the job. You can do this by asking questions like:
"Do you have any concerns about my ability to fulfill the job requirements?"
"Are there any areas I need to clarify in order to confirm my suitability for this job?"
These questions allow the interviewer to express any concerns. You then have an opportunity to address them in the best possible way.
Good interview questions to ask also come as a result of listening to what is being said during the interview. Pick up on issues that arise during the interview and integrate these into your questions. For example:
"From what you have discussed it seems you are experiencing strong growth in sales. How does this impact on the position?"
Candidates want the answer to the question: "Why is this position open?"
This can be phrased in a less challenging way:
"Is this a new position? How long has this position existed?"
This question can alert you to any possible problems with the position. It can also be an opportunity to reassure the interviewer about your suitability.
A good way to wrap up your interview questions is to ask:
"May I contact you if I think of any other questions?"
This provides an opportunity for further communication and highlights your interest in the position.
It is important that you get the key information you need to decide whether the job itself is suitable for you or not. Prepare a list of good interview questions that you want to ask about the position and take these with you to the interview. The interest and motivation you demonstrate by doing this will set you apart as the right candidate for the job!
Read through the article Is This the Right Job for You? to find out what else you need to know about the job to decide if it is the right move for you.
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