There comes that moment in any job interview where the employer asks the final question. You breathe a sigh of relief when you answer it beautifully and think that you have the job in the bag. Then something happens that you didn’t expect, the employer asks if you have any questions for them.
If you’re not prepared one of two things will likely happen. You’ll either say no and end the interview or ask a bunch of irrelevant questions to fill up the time. Both are going to pretty much guarantee the job offer will not go to you. Employers give you the opportunity to ask questions to gage your interest.
In this article we will look at good and appropriate question to ask an employer during an interview. A good question to ask is who your immediate supervisor will be. There is a good chance that the person doing the interview will not be directly responsible for you. However, they may be a part of the decision making process so it is a chance to make a good impression on them as well.
You should also ask for your sake. You will have to work quite closely with this person and you need to know what you are getting yourself into. A second good question to ask is when a hiring decision will be made. This shows that you are keen and eager to get started. You could also ask how successful candidates will be notified.
Showing an interest in details like this will work to your advantage. Asking about future advancement opportunities is a good question to ask. This shows that you have a long term view of staying with the company and employers generally like that.
They are more likely hire a person who is going to stay with them for an extended period of time then someone who will move on in a few years’ time. It also shows that you are goal oriented and ambitious which most companies admire. To complement advancement, you could ask about possible training opportunities. This again shows your ambition as well as willingness to learn.
Finally, asking about the appropriate dress code is a good question. This shows you’re willing to please and have an eye for detail. By asking your employer some or all of the above questions, you will present yourself as a serious minded person who has a long term interest in the company. Asking questions of the employer is another opportunity to put your best foot forward. Make sure you use it to your advantage.
How not to get a job
Job interviews are seldom fun, but they are important. If you are looking to make a change in careers or want to take that next step up the career ladder, chances are you will have to pass a successful interview before this happens. There are many things that you can do to increase your chances of getting the job offer. Likewise there are many pitfalls that candidate fall into that can sink the interview.
It doesn’t take much to send an interview into a downward spiral. Once this starts to happen, regaining momentum is difficult and the chances of getting the job offer dim. In this article we will look at things you should avoid at all costs, when going in for an interview.
If there is one thing that you should never do it is turn up late to the interview. This gets things off to an immediate bad start and sends the wrong impression about you. Take whatever measures you need to arrive on time. If it means getting out of bed 2 hours early then do it. Punctuality is a highly valued quality in an employee.
It shows your dependable and value your employers time. Turning up late to the first interview does not give a good impression. You should make sure that your appearance is the best it can be. Showing up to an interview looking untidy and disheveled will not impress the interview panel in the slightest.
Pick out your wardrobe well in advance. Make sure it is cleaned and pressed in time. If necessary, have it dry cleaned for the occasion. Looking sharp and crisp will help impress employers and help you to feel more confident on the interview day. An untidy appearance isn’t the only thing that will work against you.
Presenting a sloppy application or resume will also look quite bad. Make sure your resume is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure it is clear and easy to read. There are several services that will create resumes for you, if your clerical skills are not what they should be then perhaps look into one of these services. If your handwriting is poor, try typing your job application. It makes the application look professional and can hide penmanship problems.
Take every available measure to insure that these pieces of information are neat and tidy. Some take punctuality and tidiness for granted. However, it is a huge mistake. Employers can read a lot into detail such as these. Make sure you take every possible measure to be on time and present yourself in a neat, tidy manner. You will virtually guarantee failure if you don’t.
Why you didn't get hired
Many people annually go through job interviews with no success. The reasons are varied; sometimes the competition is really tough; perhaps they had already hired someone internally; or maybe you didn’t take enough time to prepare for the interview. Many people fail to realize how important a job interview is.
Employers are twice as likely to offer the job to a person who interviews well then to someone with relevant skills and experience. Some get over confident, thinking their resume will speak for itself. Some are under confident and let it show during the interview. Whatever cases, your chances of getting the job offer are greatly diminished if the interview goes wrong. In this article, we will look at things you should definitely avoid when going in for a job interview.
Something that puts prospective employers off is failing to make eye contact. When you fail to make eye contact you appear as if you have something to hide. Employers will pick up on this quickly and it will count against you. Speaking directly to the appropriate person and looking them in the eye makes you appear more confident and honest.
Excerpted from the book How To Ace Any Job Interview by Wings Of Success.
This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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