When it comes to job interview prep, much emphasis is put on having the right answers. But while you're struggling to come up with responses to queries on your biggest weakness and why you should be hired, don't forget to craft some smart questions, too.
You will be judged, after all, by what you ask (or fail to ask).
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"Candidates should always have questions prepared to ask during the interview," says Tom Gimbel of the Chicago-based staffing firm The LaSalle Network. "A lack of questions demonstrates a disinterest in the position and lack of preparation for the interview."
The questions you ask during an interview should give you a deeper understanding of the company and the job--and that information can help you better sell yourself as the right person for the position. Smart questions also show a prospective employer that you care about where you work, that you have some knowledge about the company, and that you understand the industry overall.
"Ask a few relevant questions that demonstrate you've done your research and that you're enthusiastic, and that will help you to make an informed decision as to whether or not this is the right opportunity for you," says Melanie Benwell of the Toronto-based recruiting firm PathWorks.
For your next interview, consider adding the following questions to your repertoire:
Great tips! I always tell my candidates to write a few questions down in advance so that they can refer to them if they are nervous in the interview and forget. Doing your homework and knowing who you will be inteviewing with can give you a very competitive edge.
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