10 Questions to Ask in an Interview
One of the most over looked but important parts of any interview is asking questions of the interviewer. I cannot count how many times I have received unfavorable feedback from a client that the candidate didn’t ask any questions. By asking questions you are indicating your interest in the position and that you are taking the search seriously.
Some examples of questions to ask:
- Why is this position open?
- How long have you been in your position?
- How long have you been with the company?
- What do you like/dislike about this company?
- What are the characteristics of your top performers?
- What mistakes do new hires typically make?
- What do you know now about this role that you wish you had known?
- What is the typical growth path from this role?
- What is an average sale for this role?
- What is the quota for this role?
Remember, the key to asking questions is to make sure that you write them down and bring them with you to each interview. Write down the answers that you are given to help you with any decision making. One last important point is to make sure that you ask each person that you meet the same questions. As a candidate you are looking for consistency in answers and each person you meet with wants to feel like you have prepared for their time by asking questions.
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