An expert advises against saving questions for the end of a job interview, as you may not have the opportunity to ask them.
During job interviews, it's beneficial to inquire about various aspects.
Your culture of learning will reveal the company's adaptability to change and its investment in its workforce. The expected growth of the team will give you insight into your workload on the job. And, by asking about the No. 1 problem you can solve in the first 30 days, you'll demonstrate your proactivity in achieving success in this role.
Jasmine Escalera, a career expert from My Perfect Resume, advises interviewers to ask questions as they go along instead of waiting for the last 10 or 15 minutes of the interview.
Here's how.
Ask, 'can you describe the challenge a little bit more?'
During the interview, seize opportunities to expand on your employer's conversation to obtain your own questions answered.
Escalera suggests that if someone asks you about a project you worked on that relates to a challenge they're facing, you can ask for more details about the challenge to understand your potential daily tasks.
Can you provide me with information on the career paths that previous employees in the position have taken within the company, as well as the company's offerings for professional development and what is available specifically in that position?
Rewritten sentence: In order to effectively assess my own interest in the job and get my priorities met during the interview, I will listen for cues within the conversation and ask questions as needed.
'Think of this as a conversation'
Can you tell me about your experience with customer service?
To assess the role the right way, Escalera advises considering what you want to find out beforehand, listening attentively as they navigate, and inserting inquiries about what you want to know.
Instead of an interview, "imagine this as a dialogue," suggests Escalera.
If you've finished the interview and they haven't asked any more questions, Escalera recommends asking about the next steps in the process and when they plan to fill the role.
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