Know What Questions to Ask During a Job Interview [Job Search] - 3704th Edition

It’s nerve-wracking enough worrying about how best to answer interview questions. Unfortunately, it’s also important to ask questions during the exchange. Weblog Lifehack.org details how best to turn the tables with a list of seven noteworthy questions to raise.

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Apart from inquiring about your day-to-day responsibilities and opportunities for career advancement, Lifehack suggests you ask the following: “How do you feel that I measure up to your requirements for this position?”

The author argues that far too many candidates take a passive role during job interviews, and though it may come across as pushy, it’s better to know upfront if there’s any reason you might not be offered the job. By extension, if it turns out that you really want the job, you can then use the opportunity to counter any holes in your resume by detailing relevant experience or other skills you have. Taking a more proactive role during interviews is also important because it allows you to steer some of the conversation, and therefore leave more of the impression you want.

Hit up the post for their full list of questions to ask prospective employers, then let’s hear any other questions you’d suggest posing in the comments.

By Azadeh Ensha
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