As your personal interview progresses, the interviewer usually
gives you a chance to ask him any questions that you may want to. This is not
only one of the golden opportunities for you to demonstrate your interest in
the company and the job but also a chance to address any concerns the
interviewer might have about your candidature. If you simply sit like a dumb
and say “No, I don’t think I have anything.” Or “You have already answered all
my questions”, believe me you will dig your own grave.
If towards the end of the interview they get a feeling that the
candidate is probably not interested or not suitable enough to carry out the
work properly, they also feel bad, as they again have to go through the whole
process of finding another candidate. So, prepare yourself well in advance to
ensure that you are ready to ask some intelligent questions during the
interview.
Here are some questions which you can ask the recruiter and the
advantage they can fetch you.
1. Now as we have discussed my candidature in detail,
do you have any concerns about me being able to meet the responsibilities of
this role?
Advantage: If the recruiter has any concerns about
you being not able to meet the responsibilities of the role, this question
would provoke him to put it into words. It will give you a chance to address
his concerns and convince him that you are a good candidate for the position
under discussion.
2. What are the opportunities for me to grow in this
role and with the company?
Advantage: This question gives you a chance to
analyze the growth prospects for you with the company. At the same time, it
gives the recruiter an impression that if you are an ambitious candidate but if
you get proper growth opportunities, you will stick to the company.
3. Is this a new position or has fallen vacant by the
separation of the last employee?
Advantage: This question would help
you in understanding if the position is available because of the expansion or
due to the separation of the last employee. If it is vacant after the
separation of the last employee, it would be good for you to know the reason.
This would also give the recruiter an impression that you are careful in
selecting the job.
4. What are the major goals that would need to be
accomplished in this role?
Advantage: This question would help you understand
the role better and give the recruiter a confidence that the candidate is
interested in taking up this job.
5. How many members would be there in my team? What
will be my position amongst them?
Advantage: This question would help you in
understanding the break up of the team and your position.
If the company has been in news during the last days and if you
have any queries related to it, it is a good time to ask them.
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