How to take control of the interview

At the end of each interview for employment, there comes a point when the interviewer asks, "Do you have me any questions?". It's not that unexpected moment, but often candidates for the position are not prepared for it, can not think of any sensible question, or ask those that cause negative feelings in interlocutor.

In this article, we present a story Stephanie Daniel, Senior vice president of the company Keystone Associates (The largest recruitment agency). She will tell you what questions should ask at the interview and why, and what should be avoided.

Be prepared for the moment when you will be offered to ask questions. It is best to prepare 5-7 questions. While you will be able to set a maximum of three. During an interview with the interlocutor may already provide answers to some questions that you have prepared, so you must have a fallback.

Too many job seekers are trying to define "safe" questions: "You yourselves call me or do I call you?", "Why is this position open?" And so on. On them you will get the same boring, "safe" answers, and do not eject any good for himself. that

get a job in conditions of high competition, you simply can not afford to ask such questions.

If you really want to get the post for which sobeseduetes, then these are the questions you need to ask.

You know nothing of my past work experience, and if there is any actual work problem that just does not give you sleep at night, do you think, how can I help you?

This question raises the issue with which the day-to-day manager faces. In answering this question, the interviewer will have to present you as a worker and give some initial thoughts about how you could help to solve important problems.

What is the most enjoyable aspect of your job? What advice would you give to someone who starts working in your company?

When you ask the interviewer a question about the most pleasant aspect of his work, you begin to understand what motivates them. Maybe they are proud that they are doing the best product on the market, or that help people, and they earn a lot of money, or maybe struggling with the disease or provide the latest technology. After answering the interviewer this question, you will be able to see the actual score for this position if you are moving the same motivators that your employer.

The answer to the question about Tips for beginners will allow you to understand how to behave if you take a job, and in which direction to move.

Could you describe how you imagine an ideal candidate for this position? Why are these qualities important to you?

Of course, the eligibility requirements for the position are specified in the job description, but it is unlikely that description was manager that you sobeseduet. So it is possible again to ask a question about the most important qualities of the candidate and about why they are so important.

You probably have a number of goals that you would like to achieve in the next year. What is the most important of them?

This question turns to the interviewer's own objectives and priorities. And then you can tell us about what contribution you can make to the attainment of these objectives if some of them coincide with your thoughts and feelings.

Other right questions may revolve around the key motivators in companies around the qualities that should have employees, you can also ask if the interviewee does not want more to know about your past work experience.

Avoid questions with negative connotations

Before asking a question, think about his emotional coloring, and that will not cause negative feelings if he interviewer. Here are some examples of such questions.

Tell me, please, about the schedule of work on weekends and holidays.

Well, the question is quite legitimate. But the source may think that you are more concerned with how much you have to work, not the work itself.

Can I work remotely?

There is nothing wrong working remotely, it is very comfortable. It is important to choose the right time to ask this question. If you set it too early, then the interviewer can see in this lack of enthusiasm to get acquainted with the team and work environment. First, show your great interest in the work, a willingness to contribute to the common cause, then you can ask a question about the possibility of working remotely.

As soon possible career?

The desire for career growth is admirable. However, the interviewer may come to mind is that the position for which you are applying you do not care, and you try to use it only as an impetus to higher positions. Your task - to show that you really want to benefit from the company that you are on long-term performance, and most importantly for you - it's professional growth, using precisely this formulation.

Finally

Prepared questions can be learned, but you can burn. Only better, so that they were recorded in your laptop or in a good notebook. A crumpled piece of paper with a rough edge not facilitate the creation of a favorable opinion of you. Sometimes open laptop can be distracting. It is especially bad if you literally read the questions out of the notebook, not looking at the other person's eyes. List of need you as a reminder: looked, recalled the beginning of the problem, and then ourselves.

It is worth remembering that much more important to close the interview on a good note than to ask all your questions. You feel that the time is coming to an end? You should not hurry to chatter remaining questions on your list. It is better to leave yourself some time out once again to show you how important this position again mention about their superior quality, which makes you one of the best candidates for the job. This "zakryvashka" - one of the most important phrases in the interview.