the job description (and you don’t want extensive travel).Your questions should address the facts that will determine if the position is a good fit and whether you should keep pursuing it.
What you prepare is up to you, but you should leave knowing:
1. What comes next in the hiring process?
They should have an idea of whether you’re being considered for a second or third interview, or if this is the final interview. Find out what comes next so that you know how to phrase the rest of your questions.
Example: “What are the next steps?” or “When can I follow up with you for next steps”
2. Are you a good fit for the role?
You should leave the room knowing if you’re being considered or if you aren’t right for the job. Sometimes you will have a sense of whether things have gone well (or not), but ask anyway.
Example: “Based on my background, skills, and experience, how well do I fit the profile
of the candidate you’re looking to hire?” or “Do you have any reservations about my suitability for the position, is there anything I can clarify?”
3. Is there MUTUAL interest?
You want to leave knowing whether you’d get the job if this were the last interview. The company is looking for you to signal whether or not there is mutual interest to continue the conversation.
Example: “If this were your last interview, would I have the job?” or “I’m very interested in this job, is there anything preventing you from offering me the position at this time?”
When it comes to interview preparation, most people spend their time preparing for uncomfortable, unknown questions that they most likely won’t even be asked. I always coach my candidates to prep for the questions that you know you’re going to get, because those answers are the most important.
Your end-of-interview questions are some of the most important in the process. They are the lasting impression you will leave with your interviewer; make sure it’s a good one that will give you the feedback you need to succeed, whether you get this job or not.
Please!
Just hand over the job.
Raise your hand...
if you
want a job.