...(or during the interview if the flow makes sense).

Keep in mind: yes, they are interviewing you, but you’re interviewing them too!

The interview is the ideal opportunity for you to determine if the company is what you are looking for. Think about these things: Do they share the same values that you do? When you walked in, did the front office assistant give you a warm and friendly welcome? Did other employees greet you with a smile; do they look happy? Take a moment to consider the overall vibe when you enter the building and as you walk to the interview room.

As the interview comes to a close, the interviewer is going to ask, “so do you have any questions?” And you should ALWAYS have questions. Ask questions that show your commitment to producing above average results and questions that show you are highly engaged.

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I’ve outlined some good ones below. Note --> Prior to your interview, you should write some of these down and take them with you (in a folder) - that way you can reference them and take notes. Choose only 3 or 4 to ask to avoid overdoing it.

Position Interest

• What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to excel in this role?
• What does a typical day look like?
• What are the biggest challenges facing the company and specifically the position I’m being considered for?
• What is the team like?

Company Interest

• What are the strategic goals of the company and how does this role impact the achievement of said goals? What metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) will my performance be measured against?
• What does onboarding and training look like?
• Is there a career path that individuals in this role typically follow when growing with the company?
• Could you share a little bit about the person I’d be reporting to directly and his or her management style?

Interviewer Interest

• Ask the interviewer: What do you like best about working here?
• End with: Are there any hesitations or concerns with my candidacy? <-- This is a good opportunity to hear how he or she feels about you. IF there are concerns, you can address those concerns right then and there in the interview and you can still change their mind. You wouldn’t want to leave the interview with concerns on the table and they move on to the next candidate.

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Stray away from questions that focus solely on what you get out of the deal. For example, asking “when do I get a raise” or “are we off on holidays” and “what kind of perks or benefits can I expect” seems like that is all you’re concerned with. Ask about benefits in a later interview (and most of the time, the recruiter will volunteer the information early on anyway).

So as a follow-up from last week's post. Study. Prepare your questions in advance.

Like the questions in this article? Like the post, share your thoughts. Next week, we talk about nailing the interview with thriving answers.

#ArriveandThrive, get the job, and #BeUnapologeticallyThriving

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