When going to a job interview, most of the time we are preparing to answer the questions an employer will ask us, but it is important to also ask the employer important questions that will help you determine whether the job being offered is right for you. At the end of most interviews, the employer will give you time to ask any questions you may have that haven’t been answered already so you should have some ready. Often times, when you are put on the spot, you may not be able to think of a good question so it is best practice to prepare five questions ahead of time but ask three of them.
It is important to remember that the questions you ask show your confidence and knowledge. You should ask open-ended questions that provide you inside details that may be helpful to you if you were to get the job. Here are five good questions to ask an employer during an interview:
1. “What is the single largest problem facing your staff and would I be in a position to help you solve this problem?”
This question shows that you are willing to solve problems and provide a helping hand to the company.
2. “What have you enjoyed most about working here?”
This question allows you to gain insight about the employer’s personal feelings about the company. They will connect with you and give you their honest opinions about their experience so far.
3. “Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications?”
A question that directly asks the employer about yourself shows confidence and whatever the answer is, it will give you a chance to prove yourself to the employer.
4. “Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with?”
This is something you should always ask no matter what because nothing is more important than the environment you’ll potentially be working in. Gaining information about your colleagues is very important because you need to know how to get along with them and gain their trust.
5. “What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?”
A question that asks about the next steps for the company will show an employer that you are interested in growing with them and helping them achieve the goals that they have.
Asking questions that show an employer that you are taking interest in the company and are a person with positive energy that is willing to figure out how to be a helpful asset for them will surely give you bonus points when being considered for the position.
