So is there anything you'd like to ask us???

Pigletlover

I'm not having much luck on the jobhunting front, but I have an interview tomorrow for a job that I really want. I know at the end of the interview I know I'm going to be asked the usual, 'so have you any questions for us?' I normally say, no, I think you've covered everything, or something to that effect and leave it at that, but is there any kind of generic question that I can ask that shows I'm interested in the job, without making me look desperate or without mentioning money?

RedXIV

In general i try to have a question or two here just to show i've been paying attention and thinking about it alot. Ask about long term prospects or possibility of climbing the ladder. maybe the job might have more training available that you'd like to do. Just something to think about if your going for the job. Best of luck btw!

Heisenberg.

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Downtime

I was advised once not to ask things like "if I want to do a course will you pay for it" etc as it doesn't come accross so well.

Ask stuff like:

How has the company grown / developed over the past few years?
Ask about the industry sector generally or for more details on the company products


What are the position's main goals and responsibilities?
How are these goals measured and what resources are available to ensure they're met?

NinjaTruncs

I wouldn't ask about Benifits in the first round interview unless it will be the only interview.
So ask will there be a second round, if they say yes leave the benifits questin till then.

valz_walsh

What I think is a good idea, is it write down these questions that you want answered on a piece of paper, put it in the folder along with your cv or whatever, and when the time comes where they ask you if you have any questiosn for them you can take the piece of paper out.

It just looks like you given it alot of thought, and are interested in the company.

Possible questions could be:
1. Is this a new position opening up in the company, and if not what happened to the person your replacing?

2. What training is provided?

3. How do they see this position developing?

4. Who would you be reporting too?

5. You could ask to see where you'd be sitting. The theory is that they can visualize you in the job.


Dont ask about wages or bonuses in the interview unles they bring it up.


Im having the same problem on the job front. Good luck.:)

oochie

You could ask something like.. 'what would you say are the most important traits or characteristics you're looking for in the person to fill this role?' i think its a good question because it turns the focus on them somewhat and when they answer it gives you an opportunity to say something like 'yes thats me becuase....'

dade

The Scientist wrote: »

Whats the Company Culture like?
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i asked this recently at an interview, the silence in the room was deafening. got a stuttered "we're a great bunch to work with everyone is very friendly" as a response.

GoneShootin

Or, you could say

"Well I did have a few questions that I wanted to ask but you've already covered them".

Bish bash bosh.

board om

The interviewer should go through most of the necessary information regarding the company, what there position is in the industry, what they expect from you on a day to day basis, KPI’s, etc. The kinds of things not to ask are:

1. Asking about culture in the company = I like to go on the piss so are yaz drinkers or what?
2. Chances of travel (unless mentioned in the job spec) = I am not ready to settle down just yet and if my mates decide they are heading to Australia then I am going with them.
3. Again asking about relocation = I haven’t settled down yet.
4. Don’t ask about benefits or salary in first round interview or too early in second round. Many candidates I put forward lost out on jobs because the interviewer said "the second question they asked was how much money will they get?” It is a serious turn off.
5. Asking about the typical day is ok if you haven’t done the role before. If it is a position you have actually done before then you should know what the typical day is and the interviewer will be very worried if you don’t know this.
6. Asking about the industry sector and about their products = I know nothing about the industry and I didn’t research your company.
7. I wouldn’t ask to see where you will be sitting because that is a whole lot of hassle for them and to be honest they probably don’t know yet themselves.

the "well i had a few questions but you covered them already" is a perfect one. It shows you had thought about it before hand and that you were also listening the whole way through the interview. nothing worse than asking a question that they have already answered previously in the interview. So that is a good one to use, and then maybe you could expand on something they have said without getting too technical.

What you ask completely depends on the tone of the interview and the interviewer. A question some interviewers would like, another interviewer would hate. Obviously if you are having a bit of a laugh in the interview and getting on well you will get away with asking more casual questions. If it is stuffy and very ‘by the book’ then you know not to ask where the nearest pub is.

Saying that, I sent someone for interview once and when the interviewer asked him did he have any questions he said “yeah, so when do I start?” I cringed when he told me this afterwards but low and behold he got the job and the interviewer loved him. It turned out she was a bit of a mad one herself so they were a good match.

Good luck with it.

pinkypinky

If it's just going to be one interview, in my experience, people often forget to ask what the working hours are, what the breaks are, whether there are canteen facilities or just a place to make tea. These things can help you sus out whether the company is employee friendly or not. I made the mistake of not checking these things out once and ended up with a job that was longer hours than I was used to without lunch room facilities, so you'd end up eating at your desk.

mathie

Always, always, always ask questions at the end.

And no, I don't care what's been covered in the interview it hasn't 'all' been covered.

Not asking questions shows a serious lack of interest in the post.

In addition to the other questions ask

'If I'm successful in the post what can I do within the first 6 months for you to be happy that you've chosen the correct candidate'

Ask some very specific questions relating to the role.
I'm a developer so Ill ask if they've a coding standard document or how their documentation is or what their testing department is like.

Asking questions is a very important part.

LoanShark

I've always said "Well I did have a couple of questions about X and Y but you've answered them as we went along.. and I'm sure I'll have a load more questions the minute I walk out that door but for now I'm quite happy with how things have gone"