Do you have an upcoming job interview? Check out my example answer to the interview question: “Do you have any questions for us?“
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It’s important to ask at least ONE question. The interviewer has shown interest in you, now it’s times to show some interest in them.
Best Example Answer
“Actually, I do have a question…
If you hire me today how will you know in a year’s time that I was the right fit?”
Other Example Answers
#1 “What do you enjoy most about working at [Company XYZ]?”
#2 “What does a typical day look like for someone in this position?”
#3 “What are the typical projects that a [Job title] at [Company XYZ] would be working on?”
#4 “What are the most immediate projects that need to be addressed?”
#5 “What are your expectations of a [Job title] for the first 30/60/90 days?”
#6 “What are the next steps in the interview process?” Or “Where do we go from here?”
Conclusion
“Thanks for giving me this opportunity”
(Followed by something nice about the interaction)
TIPS
√ Do send a thank you note on the same day or the day after
X Don’t say “Oh, no I think you covered everything!”
X Don’t ask questions that can be answered with a simple “Yes” or “No”
X Don’t forget to thank the interviewer for their time and efforts
