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Questions to Ask in
Interview Situations

Which questions to ask in interview situations will depend upon who you're meeting with as well as what kind of position you're interviewing for. Who you're meeting with also impacts what you need to accomplish.

As with every other part of the job getting process approach the choice of interview questions with the interviewer's perspective in mind. Asking the right questions can position you well ahead of the competition.




When interviewing with a Human Resources Screener you must:
  • Make sure she likes you.
  • Make sure she understands that your qualifications meet the needs of the position.

Recognize that the HR Recruiter cannot hire you. She can only knock you out of contention.

Here are good interview questions to ask an HR Recruiter.




When interviewing with the Hiring Authority you must:
  • Make sure she likes you.
  • Make sure she understands how your qualifications meet her needs.
  • Demonstrate that you "get it". (I.e. You understand that having this function performed successfully contributes to her success.)

    The last is one of your most important objectives. Yet 99% of the candidates who interview overlook it. That's why asking the right questions of the hiring manager will move you to the head of the line!

Here are good questions to ask the hiring manager.




Your personal objectives remain constant no matter who you meet with. These needs include:
  • Determining whether the position is a good match for you.
  • Understanding where your candidacy stands.
  • Understanding what happens next in the hiring process.

Here are good interview questions to ask for your own needs.




Asking the right questions in each situation will contribute to your ability to achieve all of your objectives.

Show a genuine interest in the position and or what the company has to offer. Feel free to ask clarifying questions during the interview. This will contribute to a meaningful give and take during every conversation.

Avoid the appearance of grilling the interviewer by asking no more than 3 to 5 questions at the end of the interview. (Beyond that you run the risk of antagonizing her.)

Prepare your list of possible questions to ask and take it to the interview.

Some of your possible questions may get answered before you're invited to ask. That's good because you can then focus on other important objectives.

In addition to knowing the questions to ask in interview situations follow the guidelines for Interviewing Do's and Don'ts. Guidelines such as Do restate your career profile before you leave. And Don't ask about benefits or salary.

Following all the guidelines offered here can help you..Win the Job!




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Interview Do's and Don'ts include more than knowing which questions to ask in interview situations.


Understand How to Answer Common Interview Questions


Know How and When to Discuss Pay Rate


A Strong Career Profile Statement will Give You an Edge


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