Best questions to ask on an interview
Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker
Creating Connected Leaders And Cultures Where Relationships Drive Success. Likability and Communications Author. Forbes Top 25 Networking Expert. MG100 Coach. TEDx Coach.
I can’t believe my first-born graduates tomorrow! I am a proud mamma.
All these graduating kids are entering the next phase and stepping further into “the real world.” For those graduating from college, they are now trying to figure out the right job for them. That is no easy task for anyone. So of course, I had many thoughts when Newsweek asked me to comment on their article about what Interview Questions to ask to find the right fit.
For those interviewing, remember all questions are trying to determine one of three things:
Even though it may be your first job, you still want to answer that last question for yourself as well. Keep in mind, the questions you ask at the interview are an indication of what is important to you about the job. Basically, you are revealing your decision criteria.
There are a few types of questions I like to ask:
Questions about the interviewer. These questions give their perspective of the company culture, the work, and career path. Examples include:
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Questions about the company. These questions give insight into their perspective of the company, the challenges, and the company values. Examples include:
Questions about you in the role. These questions help the interviewer envision you in the role while giving you insight as to how to be successful. Examples include:
Want more ideas, check out the Newsweek article or my book, Nail the Interview, Land the Job.
Congrats to my son and all the graduates!
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3moMichelle, thanks for sharing!
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6moIntroduce yourself and remind the hiring manager which position you've applied for. Discuss how your qualifications and skills are a good fit and share work experiences to back up your claims. Mention any mutual connections with the company, then politely ask to learn more about the position in an interview.Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker 🙌
Author of The Leadership Letter weekly column; Consulting Expert with OnFrontiers; advisor and mentor on leadership and public service; retired U.S. Army and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Officer.
6moBest wishes for James, Michelle. When my daughter graduated from high school, I told her that walking across that stage was going from being a child to an adult, and once crossed, you can't walk back. In interviewing interns, what I saw most prevalent was the lack of coaching on resume writing and interviewing techniques, so to you and all out there: please work with these young people, as they aren't getting it from other places.
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6moGreat questions, Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker! Exploring any gap between an interviewer's expectations and reality can be quite telling. And Go Blue, James! 💙💛
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6moKnowing the company and job description with the management are essential to start doing the job. Working in a supportive and healthy environment is must. Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker