Four questions that you should definitely not forget in the job interview
Created: 04/14/2022Updated: 04/14/2022 10:22 am
By: Sophie Waldner
Applicants should ask the right questions.
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Anyone who is seriously interested in a new job has the unique opportunity to ask the right questions in the interview.
Applicants should take advantage of this opportunity.
Most applicants do not dare to ask questions at the end of the interview.
The main reason is probably fear.
After all, one could appear too bold, too naive or too demanding.
Every applicant wants to shine in the interview and convince the HR manager.
But they are impressed by risky questions.
In an interview with
Business Insider
magazine , Atta Tarki, founder and head of HR consultancy ECA Partners, reveals four questions you should be asking with confidence.
Interview Question: "Can you give me examples of people who have previously filled this role who were poor choices?"
And why?"
This question not only helps the applicant to learn more about the
desired way
of working , but also about the new boss.
Applicants should take a close look to see whether the requirements for working methods can be met.
But the way the recruiter talks about former employees can also be
revealing
.
Especially when bad things are said about them, this is an indication that the working atmosphere is unpleasant.
Interview question: "What professional development opportunities do you offer?"
Applicants can use this question to show their initiative.
“When someone asks me about professional development opportunities, it tells me about them that they
want to
exceed expectations,
” says Tarki.
An applicant who wants to develop further in order to bring the company forward can definitely convince the HR manager.
Interview question: "How many hours per week do you expect a person to work in this job position?"
Unless this information has already been explained in the job description, applicants should definitely ask for it.
On the one hand, to see whether the required
working hours
match your personal lifestyle
.
Some have children whose care sometimes has to be flexible.
Tarki recommends being honest and open about this topic from the start.
Interview Question: "How often does the company give its employees raises?"
"I once interviewed an applicant who was brave enough to say, 'I'm looking for a job that offers financial viability.
How often can employees request a raise and based on what factors?'" Tarki told
Business Insider
.
Applicants who ask such a question
impress
.
After all, they don't ask many, which is why you will always be remembered as an applicant.
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