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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