“The question(s) you should ask during your next job interview”

Imagine yourself in this scenario…
You’re in a job interview and it’s started drawing to a close.

You know you’ve aced it; the interviewer nodded along with several of your answers; you found out you had a mutual favourite sports team and bonded over that, and you’re getting the vibe that you’ve nailed it!
And then, the dreaded final question drops: “do you have any questions for us?”
Your first instinct may be to say “nope!” because you may feel that you’ve covered off everything already during the interview, however we recommend that it’s always better to respond with a question than to politely decline.

You don’t want the interviewers with the impression that you’re not engaged in the conversation, or that you’re not interested enough in the position to jump at the opportunity to learn more.

By asking meaningful questions during a job interview, you may stand out from other applicants and demonstrate to the employer that you’ve thought carefully about how you will fit into the company and role and how you will contribute to their success.

Some basic questions you may want to ask can include

• What does a regular day on the job look like?
• What are the organisation’s goals we’d looking to achieve in the next 3 and 6 months?
• How long has the current team been together?
• If I am successful in gaining this role, what would be my top/first priority?

Worst case scenario, the easiest question you might ask is “What are the next steps in the hiring process?” which can demonstrate that you’re keen on progressing your application further, and giving you a bit of a timeframe of how long you may need to wait to learn of the outcomes.

The GJH team are here to help you with nailing your next interview. If you would like to gain additional tools and tips on identifying hidden opportunities, get in touch with the team at GJH on 1300 084 307 or email info@jobshubglenorchy.com.au