8 Smart Questions To Ask Hiring Managers In A Job Interview
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Want to know what smart interview questions you should ask hiring managers in a job interview? You're in the right place.
One of the most IMPORTANT job interview questions is actually, "Do you have any questions for me?" Answer it wrong, and you'll DESTROY your chances of getting the job.
Hiring managers expect you to have interview questions of your OWN when you come in for a job interview. It shows that you value yourself enough to make sure this company is the right fit for you.
In this tutorial, career expert J.T. O'Donnell reveals eight smart questions you should ALWAYS ask during job interviews...
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Would it look bad if I came to the interview with my question written down?
Great question! Not at all. We highly recommend that you have these questions written down in a notebook and bring it with you to the interview. This also allows you to take notes during the interview of additional questions you want to ask or points of interest that you want to remember. This makes you look even more prepared and can give you a leg up on the competition. Hope this helps! 😀
very good question
@@Workitdaily I wish I had of known this....dang I was trying to think of questions off the top of my head
@@Workitdaily that is so crazy i really thought about doing this and , I thought it wold look unprofessional , thanks a lot for this question .
Practice different questions and scenarios during your preparation, best to memorize them.
Okay everyone, so I just got a job as a case manager for the department of children's services. I have no experience, just a degree in psychology. I was so worried that I wouldn't stand out amongst the other candidates because 1. I do not have children, 2. I am young, and 3. my experience was in retail/food management, so I decided to find ways to make myself appear more qualified. I came across this video and added those questions to the end of my interview. Let me tell you, they were surprised! They said "Wow.." when I asked them about themselves.. I truly wanted them to know that I was not only interested in the position, but that I was interested in building relationships with the staff. These questions made a huge difference in my interview. I beat 8 other people who were highly qualified and feel extremely proud of myself. I had to come back to this video and let everyone know that this video is going to make a huge difference in the way your interview goes.
Congratulations!!
great feedback and it does goes to show preparation does make a difference.
congrats~
hi, im asking for a permanent job, im working as a contractor.
I surely believe in what you say and wish for others, I am super confident now! But the other problem I am facing due to Pandemic or other reasons is, I am not getting real interview calls, I hardly get a suitable profile. Either they call me for sales manager/account manager/BDM/other titles which all has the same JD sales!
I had a panel interview for a veterinary clinic today and modified this as "What is the clinics biggest challenge this year, and how can this role help overcome it?" This stumped all 3 interviewers to the point where one said "Okay time out. That was a great question." This was an extremely useful question! Highly recommend!
Yay! It's great to hear you got such a good response!
Hahahahahahaaa so the interviewer couldn't answer the question... OMG!!! I guess it was a strong hit back..
That's brilliant. Made me laugh. They were definitely not expecting any in depth questions.
so, did u get the job?? :)
I have an interview with a vet clinic tomorrow thank you so much for sharing! 😭
This works! I’m not joking. I just got my dream job!
I’ve been applying, interviewing and being unsuccessful for over a year since moving to this new town. I would never ask questions as I felt that there wasn’t anything needed to ask after they explained the job for me.
I asked them “what do they love about working there” and “what challenges are they facing and how will my job overcome it”
They were so impressed and loved talking about why they love their jobs and the manager LOVED the challenge question. It showed how much he loves his job and wants his company to grow stronger.
I applied yesterday, just got a phone call then saying I’ve got the job! My hearts racing so fast cause I had my doubts but holy crap. I actually got the job y’all!!
I want to thank you JT for this video. This video helped me get this job and you’ve honestly saved my future.
Update: been at this job for a week and I love it!
The boss sat me down and told me how wonderful of an interview it was with me and that he has never been asked questions like that and he’s so happy he chose me. Please follow this video and go get that job!!!!
Hazel r
Congrats ,I really hope that I keep this video in mind so in not caught off gaurd when they ask me for questions
Fantastic. Kudos
@@hazel6735 HEY! can you give me an update of your job? How are you doing? I’m getting an interview tomorrow and im just curious to read about your progress
Interview: Do you have any questions?
Me: Yes. Tell me about yourself.
GOD I have an interview tomorrow, bless me please 😂
"tears streaming" LOL
HAHAAHAH LOL
hahaha I want to ask it as well
Lol.... Laughed so hard 😂😂😂
I asked the Ceo and Founder “what’s the company’s biggest challenge and how will my role help overcome that challenge?” He was stunned. He said “That’s a great question”, and took a while to think
Did you get the job in the end? Please let me know if you don’t mind. Thanks
Tom I DID! it’s a huge job right out for college! outpatient therapist! 💗💗
Yeayyy
I'm just gonna steal your question real quick-
Right so if he had a difficult time answering that then what the hick companies think we go through
Interviewer: why did you apply for this job?
Me: I have a burning passion to be able to afford food.
Simple Word: Money. Your job gives more money
Me: because I’m broke and need a job and you’re looking for an employee
Me: Because I prefer living indoors.
Because I have no respect from my wife if I don't have a job and I have obviously applied to the one I know what to do there! All other responses would be diplomatic and super exciting to hear but it is unrealistic to say why this job before even meeting each other at the first year appraisal!
@@shaunandrews6699 hi, ihear that i musnt talk about the money
No lie, I just had a phone interview and I can tell you I won't be getting the job. And let me be clear, Im perfectly ok with it. This is not the place for me. I asked the 8 question and I thought they were reasonable question to ask. But to my dismay, the hiring manager thought I was "too negative." He's words not mine. He said and I quote, "you asked about our CHALLENGES and passed employees that DIDN'T succeed." And went on to say "It seems like you were looking for an opportunity to problem solve." YES! YES! YES! I want to know how I can be of service. I want to know what you need from me, and what's expected of me. I want to know what burdens I can alleviate. He was looking for someone with "positive energy", but then complained about his high turn over rate. He couldn't keep anyone in the management position due to "they don't want to really work" Well, I'm a candidate that's literally asking to be challenged, and he rebuked my efforts.
Thank you so much for these question. I feel so empowered!
Awesome attitude! I agree, you dodged a bullet. Good luck!
Mad because you wanted to solve the companies problems??? Wtf
Yes. Companies don't want problem solvers, that's their house, who are you turn it upside down? They want laborers, do don't ask type 😂💔
One of the questions I always ask when interviewing is "Tell me what your ideal candidate would accomplish in the first 90 days in this position." And then I take notes of what they tell me. They seem to like this question.
I like that!
I watched this video to prepare for an interview and used some of the questions. The interviewers were visibly impressed. Two hours later when I got home I got a call from HR with a job offer! Thanks so much for the tips!!
can you share what questions you asked? Thanks!
can you share what questions u asked?
Congratulations
Shirley listen, I really need you to tell me those questions
Courtney Cabezas 😂😂😂
In preparation for my interview for my dream job I watched this video. I was hired. On the first day I started my new job, one of my interviewers came to me and said what impressed him most about me were the questions I asked at the end of the interview. Thank you JT.
Lol
I’m interviewing for a job I really really want tomorrow so this gives me hope
I have an interview in a couple days. This makes me hopeful lol
@@KourtneyLola did you get it?
@@michellem5647 did you get it?
These questions worked so well; both people who interviewed me were so shocked by the questions they just kept on smiling while answering them. The both said they've never had such good challenging questions in all their interviewing years.
lets hope they don't see this video lol
Really?.I have interview Friday 7/26. I'll bring some of those questions!
Carmella update?
@@yens6546 yes i m interested :)
@Lynda Mandu so did you get the job?
Just like almost all the people who said they got a job after asking some of these questions, I assure you it's true. I asked three of these questions during my interview and my interviewers were so impressed. I got a call from HR a couple hours after the interview telling me I've been offered the position. I've been job searching for almost 6 months and this nailed it. Thank God and Thank you J.T.! :)
I have a interview tomorrow, I'm soo nervous 🥶
Michael Miller good luck! I hope it went well! I’m sure you will do great 😊
@@marahchriselle I think it did. I was interviewed by a 3 person panel and I was very nervous, but I don't think it showed.
At the beginning of the interview I handed out copy's of my resume to the panel, and they took a few moments to read it. At the end of the interview they asked if I had any questions,
I asked two questions that came off the job announcement.
My third question was, "What’s the company’s biggest challenge and how will my role help overcome that challenge?” Fourth, "Was there anything missing from my resume or any experience or skills you wish I had?"
My last question was, "What is the next step of the process?"
They asked if I had any more questions? I said, "Well..." and made a funny face. They all laughed. Then I said, "No. I don't really want to put you on the defensive. I'm the one being interviewed here." Everyone laughed.
I felt like the interview went well and I hope I get the job. I'll update if I do get it.
@@doctheperfectfaceforradio6022 The fact that you made them laugh is a plus. To be honest, the interviewers did not tell me they were impressed by my questions until after I sent the thank you email. I was also stunned like you because I asked the same questions and they told me "any more questions?' and I said I think we've covered it lol and got offered the job. Glad to hear the update, I'll be praying for you. :) Hope to hear soon.
@@marahchriselle Thank you Marah. I hope I hear something soon.
I just did an interview yesterday and used a lot of these questions. She was impressed and said no one I interview asks these questions. Four hours later I got an email offering me the position. Thank you sooo much! This is my first official job. A Pharmacy Technician. An excellent start to get my career going. Thanks again!
Congratulations on the new job!
wow great job way to go!!
Congratulations
I just want to thank you for these questions! Here's my story:
On my last interview I planned to take a two-hour train to the city. This would give me some extra time to do some extra preps for the interview. Because of traffic to the train station, I didn't catch the train. Now I had to either wait for the next train and be late, or drive to the city. I drove, but now I couldn't do the preps I had planned to do.
I got outside of the office 30-45 minutes before the interview started, so I thought "why not check out some tips". I stumbled over this video, and noted (and translated) all of the questions. That's one of the best things I could do that day!
I did the interview, and at the very end of it they asked me if I had any questions. "As a matter of fact, I do have some!". After the interview, one of the hiring managers told me; "that was actually one of the best interviews I've been to!". I'm far from the ideal "seller" type that has the ability to impress and persuade - abilities I think are very helpful in interview scenarios.
Two weeks later I got the phone, telling me I got the job if I still wanted it. I managed to get my dream job, and these questions - I was told - along with the preps I did beforehand, personal interests and academic background - helped me to get the job, competing with people having more experience than me.
One long year in the job seeking process. I'm glad it was 'only' a year. Thank you, and good luck to everyone. Never give up!
Wow thank you so much for sharing your story with us Per Semb! We LOVE hearing how our advice helped our viewers.
Congratulations on the new job! :)
Wow... I'm happy for you...
Per Semb @3%3,
Per Semb Gggg
After being there, is this still your dream job? ..or have you found major Cons which have you scouring Linkdin and Indeed?
I've got an interview next week with one of the best organizations in Africa. I'm feeling super confident and the comments here have helped a great deal.
Thank you everyone, and good luck to all of us.
did you get it? and if yes which questions did you ask
Let me add #9. I've used this and it's remarkable how effective it is and positive and impressive. "Six months from now, what will I have done to cause you to say, 'Bob was a good hire.'" Lot's of advantages to this question. Shows your engaged and want to succeed and forces the manager to give you solid performance expectations and when they do then they know that you know what is expected and you can't miss is you perform. You do touch on this but wording it this way is sweet!
I used most of these recently and I knew I was throwing the interviewer into a sense of “where did this guy come up with these great questions?” His head would drop and he would smile really big and would come up and say...another great question. He told me that I had the most questions and the best questions he has ever had in an interview. He asked me if I was a professional interviewer. I just replied with “I want to make sure this opportunity is a good fit for you and I”. Lastly I asked for his business card and he told me that he usually does not give it out but since I had so many and great questions that he was going to give me his card. I wanted it to send a thank you email which i did.
I got hired!!! I was told by both of my interviews for this role that it was the best interview they had in their careers. The higher titled manager asked me if I was a professional interviewer and if I was there checking up on his interviewing skills? I got a considerable salary increase into this opportunity. 👍
Congratulations!
congrats!!! What other videos did you watch to prepare yourself?
Diana Wilson
Not many but here on RUclips I watched maybe 4 others. Most of them told me what I already knew. Most were this youtuber. I needed help with questions and what hiring managers were looking for on this topic.
Diana Wilson
I got on with a wonderful company that values their people.
OMGG--Thank you so much!!! I used 3 of these questions this past Thursday, they were so impressed. I GOT THE JOB !
Wow congratulations on the new job!!
Congratulations!!!
Lakeisha Davis I have ideal questions I’m just trying to get a call, to get away from my current job😆 CONGRATULATIONS 🍾
@@mslikenootha IT HAS TAKEN ME 2 YEARS TO GET A GOOD JOB. iM SUPER EXCITED. ---GOOD LUCK TO YOU
what were the question you asked?
I usually ask "what makes you wake up every morning n be excited to come to work?", basically I try to understand the working culture by asking that.
What are some of the best replies you've got?
@@DrJonTam i meam if they are not, and they are interviewing you, you might wanna think twice about working there 😬😬
You left out a key component. After every interview, ALWAYS send a thank you e-mail for the benefit of getting an interview. No matter how bad the interview may go, or you think it went, whether they give you the job or not.
@mugenishere I had 6 interviews, all reaching the last step in the last month and a half. I've sent thank you emails to every isngle one. Haven't landed one. Thank you letters don't do anything, and most people don't even respond to them.
this is seriously the only relevant thing school should be teaching and it's a shame i never knew about these questions well into adulthood. i feel scammed out of an entire childhood. thank you for making this.
We completely agree Cherryl. We say all the time that school teaches you everything EXCEPT how to get the job. That's why we created Work It Daily. To give people access to this wealth of knowledge that so crucial to either professional success.
cherryl
Communication is the key
Most schools have a career center where you can go to practice interviewing.
Don't feel so bad, it happens all the time, but now thanks to Work It Daily and other available resources you can learn. Education is key and always good, learning is always good!! But, keep in mind that experience is the key to survival ... some of the most wealthiest men and women in the world are not "literally" educated. Much success to you and I'm positive that you will be just fine.
cherryl p p
One question which I always ask is this: How do you define success in this role?, A variation on this is: How do you define success 30, 60 90 days from the point of hire, what would this person have done or will be doing? Almost every interviewer has told me this is a great question. Half the time I find interviewers are caught off guard by the question. It should be a big red flag if they can't tell you the answer in a few short paragraphs. This can also give you an idea of if you can meet the standards and metrics they are expecting. Really listen for the metrics they are using. A lack of being able to define success or how they measure success in the role could mean they really don't know what a successful person in this role looks like. Also if they can't tell you what success looks like in the role, how are you going to know if you are succeeding in the role?
Thank you for sharing this
Great question! Thanks 4 sharing
This is great! Thanks for sharing!
Jason Shaw Awesome perspective Thank you!
That sounds like a way better question to ask on your first day on the job, rather than before they've even given you an offer yet.
It’s shameful how dishonest the hiring process is. So many geniuses are overlooked because they couldn’t perform the charade ):
Don’t feel sorry for yourself, it seems like you’ve already giving up the job search.
Remember, only you create your own merit!
Because they are authentic and do not want to copy what she says.
Truly… but honestly just properly prepared
Yea I am a man of results and do my job flawlessly and can impress anyone with my set of professional skills yet when it comes to breaking it down in charismatic words for an interview (wich is what happens before you can even show the proof aka results) thats the part i hate the most.
HARDEST PART OF THE JOB IS THAT "FISHING FOR THE RIGHT WORDS THEY WANT TO HEAR" GAME.... some interviewers have no humanity and want to hear 1 specific predetermined thing that has a 00.1% probability of someone answering correctly.
Agreed
I always like to ask “if a year from now you were to say ‘wow! I’m so glad we hired her. She’s been a huge success’ What would I have accomplished or done to make that happen?”
amazing question to ask! Thanks!
that's a great question!! ty
you should always ask: Tell me bit more about your management style. this always gets the interviewer going and you also learn whether you want to work for them or not.
Great question suggestion!
goldenera7090 I always ask this
That's a great question!
Indeed great question!
What kinds of things should I be listening for in the response to this question? Am I trying to understand if the employer micromanages (or is autocratic)? What kinds of answers tells you the different things you want to know about their management style? Great question, btw.
This is amazing! I have an interview tomorrow! Another tip: I print the job decription and then compare to my resume and make bullet points to bring up during the interview. Thanks for the great video!
yes, do a proof of ability for every requirement and task list how you did that at your old employer
I do the same It shows me I am a great candidate for the job.
Great tip!
Good questions to ask, though I disagree on the 'shortcomings' question. That has the possibility of leaving the interviewer with a bad taste in their mouth, especially at the end of the interview. They may get stuck on why you aren't a good fit as opposed to why you are a good fit (especially if the lacking skills they name aren't something to which you can object). The question just comes in at a negative, "Why do I suck?" type of trajectory.
I'd rather phrase it as, "Based on my resume and this interview, do you have any questions or concerns about my qualifications?" This turns it into more of a conversation about the shortcomings as opposed to asking them for a list of your negatives and then trying to defend yourself like a kid caught with their hand in the cookie jar. And it makes the interviewer think more broadly, which helps keep the conversation more general.
I have to agree with this.If they were not thinking about it, you just forced them to think about it. Perhaps if you think you are a strong candidate and you ask the question it might make the interviewer realize that you don't have any real short comings. If you think you did terrible then the question will give you knowledge about the areas you need to work on. But if you are in the middle I think you shouldn't ask the question as it can go either way, but bc the question is negative, like you said it would leave the interviewer with a bad taste in their mouth.
I agree as well, and I feel like maybe it should not be asked at all. Because if they did have questions or concerns.. well.. you ARE in an interview so they will ask regardless.That question will just make them think about the negatives and the interview will end on a negative note.
Absolutely right
I've interviewed and hired over 200 people. Not one time did I think any of those 200+ people had all of the "must have" and "should have" skills listed (or what I left off due to length, but still thought was important). Maybe there's a less negative way to ask the question, but I can assure you that the person doing the interview is thinking about your gaps. Asking the question will not suddenly make the person aware that you do not have every skill they are seeking. I believe it is better to get any perceived gaps in your skill-set out in the open, so if possible, you can address them during the interview. Or, if what they said really is a gap and this was a position that you really desire - 1) you know what gap to work on so that your silks are aligned with the position you are seeking, or 2) you can propose/negotiate a way that you will fill the gap during your first year of employment (or whatever makes the most sense). Just my opinion on this objection to asking for this type of feedback.
I agree completely… Don’t give them anything to hang onto or rethink because this question shows that perhaps you yourself are not confident about your own abilities
I am a senior in a chemical engineering degree program and I had my first interview for a nuclear engineering position. They loved the questions and I got the job!
Hey
Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?
Me: Yes, I have 8 questions.
Interviewer: :O
phoenixbluex OMFG!! thanks for making me laugh so hard...
@@joaqcast yaaassssss lol!!! hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lmaoooooo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well you don't quite ask like that. Ask them in a series of questions. This gives you a chance to shine, you can add on to what they say in response to these questions. You will be shocked at the response of asking these questions. Don't be afraid to ask important questions, understand you are selling the one thing, you can't get back. Time. Hope you do well ! Good luck
Really? You can't choose questions that fit the time interval out of 8? She has to choose that for you too? Smh...
All I can say is THANK YOU!!! In preparing for my second interview I came across this video and made detailed notes and used them in my interview. They were thankful that I had questions for them and were impressed with the questions. Well...I did not even make it home after the interview when I received a call from the employer offering me the position. I am now a subscriber of your channel and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to land their dream job.
Congratulations on the job offer Reni! So glad that our advice made a difference in your job search :) Glad to have you as a subscriber!
excellent!! and congratulations
@ Reni Chavez you used your notes in the interview and they didn't have a problem with it. I always wondered about that?
This has happened to me too. Two different managers interviewed me, called me one hour later and asked me if I could accept the job. I declined it lol
@@Iamstevenyang why? and how did you interview go? what questions did you asked?
Wow! These questions are fantastic and when I began asking them it shifted the interview from you’re a candidate to you’re part of the team! The panel began addressing me differently as if I was already hired! Since it was a panel and it contained different levels from directors to managers I asked “tell me what the biggest challenges are for your position and how could I make things easier as part of your team?” It blew their mind and got my promotion!
Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?
Me: When will I start?
Lulu Lamp Don’t say that?!!! it sounded you are desperate to get that job!!! lol
Sounds like a motivated person
Or, when do you need me to start? Or, what's the urgency around getting this role filled? How will the organization suffer while this role goes unfilled?
Lol
@@litx30 I still got the job though Lol
When meeting with a candidate who is very nervous, I always explain to them that the interview process is much like a courtship - this is our time to see if we make a good couple. That seems to relax them. As for interview questions, the best question I was ever asked by a candidate was "If you were at a job fair, how would you sell this job to the attendees?"
In a phone interview, I tried to connect with the recruiter and asked what made you join the company? They were really impressed by my question and it really helped me break that initial ice.
Thank you! Used the 8 questions and tailored them to my interview! Interview went very well and they called me back within a hour and I got the job! Thank you so much!!
Interviewer: What gets you up in the morning?
Me: My Alarm
True story, everyone laughed but I didn't get the job. Was worth it though.
yes it was, because you wen't going to get the job any way.
Ready to make a great impact and improve lives.
imma use this to practice for the real job im interested in. take the edge off.
After that joke, you probably should have said you were kidding and given them a more serious answer
I did give another answer after. I can't remember what it was, but I don't think it made up for it. My initial answer was a pretty quick response and could have been looked at that I was light hearted and had a bit of personality, but there was 3 interviewers and two laughed, but the guy that asked the question it didn't at all. To the point where it was awkward.
Great suggestions! As a candidate, when being asked at the beginning of the interview "tell us something about yourself", I start with the return-question "would you like a full summary of my resume or do you have specific areas of interest?". By getting the answer, this always makes clear what the interviewer specifically is looking for and prevents telling unnecessary information and using precious time!
We agree. That question is so vague, so it is very important to get that clarification. Great share!
Work It Daily
OMG! These tips actually worked I had an interview today & used these tips. After we finished they talked for like 10 minutes then came back and offered me the job on the spot! Thanks!
Thierry Van
Thierry Van den Heuvel You are smart!! Thanks!
Na'Esa Jefferson congratulations
From experience : Not all hiring managers like it when you ask questions. I once had the hiring manager asking me if I had any questions for her and when I did, she was like : What do you think? How would you answer this question? I figured she did not know how to answer it. Many hiring managers are not that good, they are like robots.
Thanks for the comment Natasha. While this may have been a bad experience, I wouldn't let this deter you from asking questions at the end of interviews in the future. This can set you apart from the competition and show the managers that you're prepared and did your homework. Don't let that one experience set the tone. Ask those questions! :)
Questions are great but sometimes you have to know if the interviewer is adapt in answering those questions or otherwise they will feel like you embarrassed them by asking a question they don't have answers to. Plus, they might think you did not do enough research to find out the answers for yourself beforehand.
Cool as Cucumber well then that's not the job for you... hiring managers should be prepared just like they expect us to be prepared
Natasha T that's a pain in the rear. When they dont care enought o answer your questions
Shiloah Bowen it really is a pain. I had someone sorta rush me when I started to ask questions. They rambled on without really answering the question and it made me feel like I was bothering them. Sad but true
Watched this the day before my interview last week and got the job. I asked quite a few of your questions and I found out a lot of things I needed to know about company culture (connect). I think the one that nailed it was 'What's the biggest challenge your company has faced this year?' and listened carefully and linked it to the role. So many insights from that one and I could tell that they liked being asked. Thanks for your help with this video. It felt like a secret weapon and a powerful way to end the interview. BTW, I am switching careers too, so this was no mean feat.
I have an interview tomorrow and plan to use these questions. Only problem is this is a brand new group being created in my department, so the culture questions regarding recent hires doesn’t apply yet. I want to make sure there is a good work/life balance in this area, because where I currently am there isn’t.
After looking for a job for 2 months and some unsuccessful interviews I watched this video and decided to ask some of these questions on my upcoming interview. The hire manager was impressed and told me that nobody usually asks her questions at interview and she immediately contracted me! Wow, I was so happy! Thank you so much for this video, it is really helpful.
I’m just trying to work at Dairy Queen 😩
im just tryna work at h&m lmaooo
I’m just trying to get a job wherever, doesn’t matter to me but hopefully I get this one
It doesn't matter what job you're applying to you should always be prepared for your interview. There could be six or even ten other people interviewing for these jobs but if you nail that interview and ask the right questions, you stand out from the pack and make it even more likely that you'll be offered the position.
Work It Daily - Turn Frustration Into Career Success well I got the job and just went to my orientation so I guess I did good😂
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Originally I didn't ask any questions at the end of interviews. I asked a few of these questions today and got the job! Thank you!
Wow that's wonderful!! I'm glad these questions made all the difference and helped to get you the job. Congratulations.
Observer travel ...i prefer to ask the challenge questions over all the others. The close question doesnt sound great.
@@Workitdaily agreed, well we are getting help from someone who's been in this field. So that helps a lot. I applied for several jobs and didn't get a response back but I will be doing some call backs.
1. How did you come to work here?
2. What do you love most about working here?
3. Who’s the most successful recent hire and why?
4. Who didn’t succeed as a new hire and why?
5. What’s the biggest company’s challenge this year and how will this job help overcome it?
6. How will I measure my performance so I know I’m having a positive impact on this challenge?
7. What additions skills or experience do you wish I had that would make me a better fit for this job?
8. What are the next steps in the process?
Your the real MVP
TLDR thanks!!
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I just want to say, I watched your video, followed your advice and I did landed on my dream job. I was changing my career path, and have to compete with more experienced candidates. It was 3 round interview for 2 months, but worth it at the end. So thanks for all the advices!
Me: how did you come to work here?
manager: .....a car
Me: awkward silence......
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Right! How do you kindly re-word to get some feedback
PaulinaJohnson MBA I asked this instead: “ What inspired you to come work at blah blah company?” I actually asked what the video said and the manager was like “....umm huh? I don’t understand” lol good thing I rephrased it 😂
I wanted to come back and thank you for the great tips and questions to ask. I appreciate the way you explained them.
I watched this video last night in preparation for interview this morning for a permanent job with benefits. I applied your tips from another video and questions from this video.
I was called back for a second interview to meet with the owner and general manager.
I was offer the job! I haven’t stopped smiling since.
Thank you for the great content you put out.
Went with the "What additional skills or experience do you wish I had that would make me a better fit for this job" question at the end for an interview today. The panel looked mortified that I would ask that question. The department head was nice enough to compliment me on my skill set and resume. He finished with all the logistical stuff you say to add in for your Close so that final question was how it was left and I doubt I'll be asked to the second round.
I have experienced similar. Some feel intimidated because they are not mature and lack objective professionalism and skill themselves. I guess there has to be an art form here. To "feel" the environment or person doing the hiring. They may be inexperienced themselves, even tho' the company may be great. Intuition skills....lol
I would not advise anyone to ask that question. Its like forcing the interviewers to think about your short comings. You can ask ‘what are the ideal traits/ skills of someone that you think will do well in this position. “ or somethjng like that .Then after they answer, end the interview with confirming that you have those skills/ traits and give some examples. Always end on a high note
Wow did this work and got me the offer! I had a panel interview with 5 separate back to back interviews with 7 different people. I had definitely studied and was prepared beforehand. I stumbled onto this video expecting to not view it. I believed I was going to come up with questions as it played out. Boy was I glad I watched this video! I was able to formulate great questions based on the role and biopharma company. Everyone was impressed and took a potentially stringent interview into a natural conversation for each panel! We ran out of time every single time because of how natural it was. I was told I'd hear back in a week or two...got called the next day! Amazing and challenging opportunity in the biopharmaceutical realm. Pay attention to the video, make sure you edit the questions for the company and the person's role in the company. I did not use all of them but used them as a template to formulate appropriate questions. Thank you!!
Hey! Congrats on the new job, that's great news! I have a very similar styled interview coming up and also for a biopharma company. Would appreciate if you have any words of wisdom or tips you could share! Did you get more technical based questions or more scenario based? Any tough questions that had you thinking for a bit? Would appreciate any help!
thanks :)
had an interview for my first product pricing actuarial internship last week. they finally got back to me today and i got it. a big thank u for the tips
Congratulations on the new job!
Congratulations! Can I borrow some money?
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Interviewer: “Why do you want to work here?”
Me: “Because you’re hiring.”
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Because its walking distance from my house and we are slaves to work For the rest of our life... WORK pay outrageous bills,. Eat poop sleep repeat ...
@@giant7667 true!
Because you'll pay me.
Omg I love this comment section, made me laugh my butt off
Love these comments. I'm laughing so hard.
Thank you so much for your videos! I'm 46 and trying to break into a new industry after a lifetime of teaching elementary school. The odds were clearly not in my favor. Not only did I get the job, the hiring manager told me that my interview was one of the best she'd ever had! There's no way that would have happened without the help from your videos.
A question I like to use (and used for an interview today) is "What positive and negative feedback do new hires give about the training process?" It stumped my interviewer but she was very happy to know that I was seeing myself wanting to be trained and wanting to be able to perform at my best. The questions mentioned in the video did help a lot but I changed the wording to make them more personal. She loved the three that I asked. I only wish I remembered to ask the company challenge question
I want to thank you. I used this advice today when interviewing for a software development position and I think my interviewers were impressed. The advice on this channel is clear, direct and very valuable!
A question that I like to ask is - "What can you tell me about the company that I cannot find on the internet (or any other info source that is publicly available)?"
Very good one Stephan! Way to get the employer on their toes!
Hi there. There is obviously no 'one size fits all' answer to this. The question is merely to unlock something more behind the usual questions in an interview and get more conversation going. From my perspective it is basically to get to know the company and the interviewer a little better and get a sense of what makes them tick. If I were to answer this questions I would try the following - Knowing how much pressure there is in call centres, I would tell the candidate about the amazing team dynamics between the consultants or the weekly office game to get to the top of the leader board for a prize. I would try and tell them what makes it more than just a job or what makes our call centre different to the others by way of examples. That's just my perspective.
This is great video and extremely helpful. In my interview with one of the top IT consulting company I asked a director“How will I measure my performance so I know I am having a positive impact?” - he paused for a moment and answered. He knew it wasn’t a convincing answer so he suggested me to ask the same question to SVP, next person who interviewed me. SVP went pensive too but his answer was much more effective than Director’s. I felt this question really made a great impression on them. I was hired with much better salary than I had asked for. Good luck to everyone out there and stay safe!
Interviewer : What are your weaknesses ?
Me : Chocolate
Interviewer : Busts out laughing...
Can you start tonight ?
Me: 😩😞
GINA GARCIA GENIUS! Lol
@@taylorbrown4906 Thank you Sweetie ❤
@@Umstead2011 you can call me sweety
GINA GARCIA I love it. 😂😂 Good sense of humor goes a long way.
@@ritajanebrown7215 Thank you Dear...indeed
My favorite question to ask is: “What was the deciding factor in the decision to interview me today and why do you think I’ll be a good fit?”
Good question Alicia!
I have used this one before.
Alicia Bell love!
Alicia Bell Savage! Flip the fuckin script! And interview the manager! I fuckin love! 😈
jopimp14 use it, it always shifts the dynamic of the interview and shows you are in control of the last impression.
I always ask "We're sitting down a year from now, you've hired me. What does a successful first year look like to you?" I try to ask it in the phone screen that way I can tailor my answers in the face to face interview to the response given.
Thanks for the great points on answering the question, "do you have any questions for me?"
Hello, I used your service to find the job im currently preparing to be interviewed for. Thank you for the help!
I had 4 interviewers (45 min each) and I divided these questions according to the different titles plus added a few more. Two days later I was notified that I was moving forward with the hiring process! I felt so confident when asking these questions and watched your other videos for more advice. This week they are calling my references! I’ve waited soooo long to be hired by this company and I think my dreams will finally become reality. Thank you so much for posting this video!
I also like to ask why the position is open.
Micaela De Benedetto I ALWAYS ask that question
My question is similar, “Is this a new position or is it from a termination and if so is there issues that I should be aware about going into this position?” ...it’s long but I asked it this way to hint at them I’ve been screwed before and want to know your response
@@mslikenootha I have always asked this question. But later realized by doing my research on the company that if it is less than two years established then it is probably a new position and/or expanding the company. This has been my experience in the last year or so.
In the interview I try and steer the interview into a conversational mode. I ask questions throughout the interview (and they are genuine); nearing the end I typically have a couple close-out questions (again genuine) and the person interviewing always ask what else? Ok, I throw out another question. They repeat, what else? Are these people on auto drive? Did I not just ask a continuous string of about thirty or more questions for the past hour or so? After the 4th do you have any more questions, I ask, “have I failed to cover and/or ask a question you were hoping I would ask?” Blank stares. The other thing I am annoyed with is they ask me to dress in a suit, yet they sit there in wrinkled jeans, a promotional sweat shirt and tennis shoes. These are corporate jobs in the C-suite I’m interviewing for, I show-up with my ‘A’ game and you are giving me your ‘F’ game. I recently had an interviewer show up to the office 15-minutes late for the interview, he came flying in, blurted out something inaudible, said follow him and he proceeded to almost sprint to his office leaving me several feet behind him. He throws his things around plops in his chair and fumbled around for his laptop. He was rude, flustered, unprepared, arrogant, dressed in jeans....I was put off. I knew instantly this was not a person I would work for and wish I had asked him the question, “what are your thoughts on tardiness and being unprepared?”
I had a similar experience where the ceo was asking "any other questions" over and over and over, very uninterested and like i was wasting her time. needless to say, she arrived 1 and half hours late to the interview and attacked me about my experience telling me i can't have "demands" in my position. i was so put off. i'm glad i didn't get it because i could see they don't care about their employees.
I completely identify with the first part. Had the exact same experience...
maybe this is why he needed to hire someone to lighten his load employers tend to get aggravated an flustered aswell as un organized an careless an can be a bit rude if they are under a lot of stress I know managers that work in office an in the field an mid day when under a lot of pressure they crack... alos explains dress code they could be in sales department one minute an supervising a construction site another woul you wear a tux on a construction site just to uphold your image...? I would hope not...just some experience from a secretary at a construction company....and keep in mind the job is a title not who you are...they may hold a title but it dose not completely describe every role they play part in through the company.
Michelle Jim Great insight, sometimes we are way to quick to judge!
Great attitude you have, buddy :)
Hey guys,I literally just searched for this vid to share my experience, this thing works 100%, I've attended a couple of interviews and I asked all this at the end of the interview and maaan...they were quite impressed, just spice it up whit whatever situation you're in and boom, it helps a lot. Might be getting a job soon, will update y'all.
Hi did you get the job you are looking for?
@@naomielashaeelove305 as of now, they've asked me to complete some psychometric and personality tests, I think thats a good sign :)
@@farhan777k Update? Did you get the job?
Two people interviewed me...I asked one of the questions...One of them was like GREAT QUESTION...
I got the job....👍👍😌
Carmella what question was that!
@@kaoxiong8700 "What do you love most about working here???"
Watched the videos here one evening. The questions were tough as the interview the next day were with an agency. Still managed to work some in. If nothing else when I got to the interview I wasn't nervous at all. Best part..I got a job offer while still there.
I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon, wish me luck so I can nail it!
Best of luck Odile! Let us know how it turns out :)
Did you get the job?
Best of luck
Did you get it?
Hope you got it. If not keep at it and it'll work out eventually :)
I have been using these questions for years (originally from a previous version of this video). They are fantastic! I don't leave for an interview without them. On multiple occasions the conversations they've started have been more in depth and informative than the conversations that took place during the "interview proper". I can't say enough about how valuable these questions are. Thank you so very much for sharing!
So I just had an interview and I asked everyone of your question. The answers my interviewer gave me were amazing. Plus it gave me confidence that it is in fact the right fit. 🤞 thank you for the help!!
The "what additional skills do you wish I had?" question is good; I'm a little more direct, I straight up ask them if they have any reservations about my qualifications or experience. Both ways of phrasing it are good, I think one thing it depends on your self-confidence. I am prepared to talk about my flaws and mistakes, the steps I've taken or am taking to overcome them. (If this leads to them cutting me out of the shortlist then that just means it wasn't a good fit.) The way I do it /does/ keep the focus on me, whereas the phrasing offered here keeps the focus on them/the role. I've been told that the way I do it is "ballsy" and I take that as a compliment. Yes it's a risk, but I'd rather take the risk of not getting the job, than risk getting hired by someone who can't provide honest critical feedback.
Oh snap, I guess I'm also ballsy because I also have been researching these questions and prefer the same "do you have any concerns about hiring me?" route. I am very self aware and open to all feedback so I prefer to know upfront, and it does give me a chance to counter with some experience that I forgot to emphasize.
J.T, these questions are so perfect for an interviewer to ask in a job interview. I agree that it's so important to find out if the "partnership" is really going to work out. Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate Video clip! Excuse me for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard about - Schallingora Information Investigation Scheme (just google it)? It is a good one of a kind guide for learning what you need to say to get hired in a job interview without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my close friend Aubrey after a lifetime of fighting got cool results with it.
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What way do you motivate your staff? I saw this question engaging the interviewer more. It helped me see that I can work together as a team.
Yamyri Nicholson aww yes! I totally agree. This is such a great question.
I also agree.
I've always liked the question "What does success look like in this position?" I feel it opens the opportunity to express that you have those skills, if you do.
I asked two of these questions on my job interview and I could see how interviewers were pleasantly surprised with my questions. I was offered a job very quickly.
It takes time to get skilled in interviews but this video helps very much.
Thank you, I wish I knew all this before.
I have to say, I absolutely blew my new employer away with these questions. She was so impressed I almost felt like I was interviewing her. Thank you so much, it has been 3 years since my last interview, this was very refreshing!
which questions did you ask
Thank you very much. I used this technique today in my third interview and I nailed it. The questions were all spot on. I had them printed out in my folder and I asked every one of the questions. The interviewer appreciated and answered all the questions and I felt that they were all extremely helpful and appropriate. I highly recommend these questions. Thanks again. I got the job!
Congratulations on the new job Kathleen! So glad that questions make a difference :D
Thanks for the infos! The better we can plan our interviews, the better and safer we feel entering the room!
I just like to share that I have a great turn around on the interview when I got connected to the Interviewer. I love your advice, your points are great. Thanks for bring them on very simple way.
This vid is helpful. I wish they taught this stuff when I was in high school.
i've three interviews this week, and now have a dozen questions from the vid + comments to choose from, rather than "i think you've covered everything".
it amazes me thing things one can learn, such as there's a way to learn how to swim, or how to cook, or in this case, there's a way to approach job interviews, such as having a dozen questions at hand. had not really thought such about interviews.
thank you for such a informatively concise video!
That's particularly where the Connect questions would be helpful, unless they've already regaled you with their personal history too.
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I always ask what the most challenging responsibility within this position?
Awesome!!! 2 Thumbs up! All these Qs are always in my mind but never asked all of them and in this positive way ever.. Thanks and keep em coming!!
I've been job hunting for about 2 months now. Resume was great but I was terrible at asking questions in an interview. I used a few of these questions for an interview I had earlier today and just got a call back with an offer. These are great! Thank you so much.
Okay..as a hiring manager, I would suggest this..while she has some good suggestions, do not ask these questions in this cookie cutter way. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Find out about the position first. Look on websites such as Indeed and Glassdoor, and READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION! Remember, there is a time frame in which you are probably interviewing, and you don't want to overstep and take more time that is alloted. I would think twice before asking about "additional skills you might need" because you do not want them to have second thoughts about your qualifications.
So, for example, the last position I was preparing for, I read the job description carefully. I read the reviews. And I had the following questions (as per the job I was interviewing for):
1) Why is this position opened?
2) Is there an IT department, and is it in house or outsourced?
3) How many employees are actually contractors, and what is the process of having them get hired on permanently?
4) Is there an overtime structure for on site employees
5) I read in the description "rental licensing" can you clarify exactly what that would entail?
6) Who will I answer to? (THIS IS A HUGE, IMPORTANT QUESTION!!)
7) What decision making role will I be responsible for and who will my subordinates be?
This is an example, but do your due diligence to make sure you understand the job description, and what your role will be in the company. Read the negative reviews to find out why employees are unhappy and have those issues addressed during the interview.
After finding out this information, do some more investigation to find out if your superiors are people you would be comfortable working with. Investigate the company!
Also keep in mind that most reviews come from disgruntled employees, and many of the good reviews are scripted by the marketing department. So don't take everything at face value. If you happen to know someone who works for the company, reach out to them for better insight!
Your questions was no different than hers
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Sometimes i would be nice if hiring managers also do their job on prepairing themselves and read the resume before the interview, and also get some more in depth knowledge about the skills asked in the role they are hiring for. The most boring thing in most interviews is to go over a resume stpe by step on what a candidate has done in the past, as the interview is for the future role. ;-)
@@YvanP Exactly! I see that I'm not the only one that's thinking of that!
@Hooosh Sen before applying for a job I assume someone had read the job description. 😂😂😂 I always wonder why HR is sitting at the table at mostly the first interview when they check out as soon as the interview is going into detail of the job. Specifically as you hardly have to deal with HR after getting the job. It's even worst when HR is the deciding party if someone gets there job or not. (Unless the job is for someone on the HR department) You don't ask a IT manager to sit at the table when interviewing someone for the HR department, do you? 😉 imho HR is highly overrated.
I just tried these on my last interview and they were WOW'ed with these! Thank you!
This video, the 4 C questions to your employer, actually landed me into a good government job!! Two in fact, in one interview I only had time to ask the challenging question, the other interview I was able to ask ALL eight questions/this strategy works guys.
Yes it take guts and boldness... but if you really want to stand out among your competitors and you really want that job, dare to be different by impressing the hiring managers!!
Thank you for creating this video- has to pass it unto my social circle!!!
tell me more about this 'good' government.
Interviewee: what is the next step?
Interviewer: the door is to the left of you!
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I randomly stumbled upon this video in an article and I am so glad I did! I wrote down all the questions and hope to use them soon. I've been job hunting for several months now and am excited to try out some of these questions in my next interview! I have always asked the second question of "tell me what you love about working here" - I find it's really useful and a great way to connect. Thanks for posting this video!
Thanks Shannon! Sounds like you were on your way to building a great set of questions, glad we could add to it!
I love that question (tactic). I have an interview with a Government agency at the end of the month and will definitely use it. Thanks for sharing that Shannon!
Good luck!!
excellent, have been to 4 interviews and im getting better at it but this kind of knowledge will put me over the top
I have to thank you for these 8 questions. I used all 8 in an interview and I was able to learn so much from the hiring manager and the departments that I am overseeing, he was so surprised & impressed by my questions that I landed the job ! Thank you 😊
That's fantastic, congratulations, Rubi!
I have used a couple of your questions to ask in a previous interview and i left the panel speechless!😅 They were stumbling for words but they offered me the job! Three and a half years into my job now. Thankyou!
These are great questions. The best part is that they can be applied to almost any kind of job!
I have interviewed hundreds of people for over 20 years as a hiring manager and if you're going to automatically exclude a candidate just because they have no questions, then you're a shallow, narrow-minded idiot. Every situation is different. A good and thorough interview will cover all the bases and if it's a good conversation, there may be no questions and that is perfectly ok. The interview should be a conversation, not a test. Yes it's good to have questions, but sometimes questions come up during the interview which I think is actually a lot better. Read the role description you are applying for. Then read it again. And when you are done with that, read it again....and again. Understand the company, understand the role, and when you do that, naturally you will probably come up with things you want to know. What problems are they trying to solve? What are their key objectives for this year or next? Research, research, research, and the more you do that, the more it is going to spur curiosity which will lead to real questions that you can ask as part of the conversation. Sorry, but these examples in the video feel too scripted. Not reality.
Hey there! Thanks for your comment. Yes, we agree that the interview should be a conversation and that you should absolutely research very thoroughly before attending the interview. Part of that means having some questions in your back pocket in the event you're at a loss for words or want to make sure you cover something. Plus, while it might not be part of your hiring approach, there are employers out there who do believe that candidates should have additional questions for them. In the end, it's all about being prepared. Thank you for sharing your point-of-view and for watching our video!
DisappearingBoy Agree with the idiot part. Unfortunately, the sad part is, idiots of the kind actually exist in our corporate world
Your advice is sound... the culture questions she is suggesting #3 and #4 made me cringe... for example... "What additional skill sets or experience do you wish I had...??" Sounds like your waiting for the shoe to be thrown at you before it drops to the floor... Why would I do this? LOL
myself, have been hunting for four months now in a low-unemployment location. interviews have been my problem as i've been to several without getting job. i've never had questions cos my own outlook is one of "i'll try it here and if it doesn't fly, you'll fire me, or i'll leave on my own". though maybe hiring managers don't want to be quite as random about a new employee? i've three interviews this week, and when they ask if i've any questions, between this vid + comments, i now have a dozen to choose from. would be really cool if asking questions gets me over the hump.
Good luck, I so hope it worked out for you (^_^)
I didn't ask all of these questions, but I asked most of them. I had a WONDERFUL response from the interviewer with a resounding eagerness to get me hired. Thank you!
Thank you for this, one of the questions that worked for me was “how did you come to work here” he is a facility operations manager, turns out he started at the same position I am applying for and worked his way up, he said no one ever asks that and he seemed very impressed!
J.T., thank you for this great video you posted. I used the 4 C's method of asking questions with the potential employer and I was selected for the position. Later, the H.R. lady told me it's all in the questions you ask during the interview. She in every essence confirms what you taught me and many others through your video. My first interview with the company was a three panel interview. I was chosen for the second round of interviews, which was a two panel interview. Then I received a phone call a few days later informing me that I was selected for the position. Thank you J.T. for your time in educating all of us on the 4 C's method to interviewing well. I highly recommend viewers to watch and utilize the material in this video!! You will be glad you did!!
I love everything about this except for that first closing question. I ask a variation of that more to the effect of 'Is there anything about my skills or experiences r anything we've spoken about today that might keep me from being considered as a top candidate so that I can have an opportunity to address them now?' Instead of putting in in their mind to look for something you DONT have and that you may not be able to overcome, I feel like this version is a little more positive and gives you an opportunity to address a personal weakness or clarify a concern specifically about your background and experiences. People LOVE this question when they hear it. :)
Great variation! That's a good way to still get the same results. Thanks for sharing :)
Great questions. I was wondering when i heard the version of this question in the video, does this automatically instill some form of doubt in their mind about me? I like your variation much better. well done!
4 categories of questions: Connect, Culture, Challenges, Close
1. How did you come to work here?
2. What do you love most about working here?
3. Tell me about the most successful hire and why?
4. Who didn't succeed as a new hire and why?
5. Tell me about the company's biggest challenge this year and how will this job help to solve it?
6. How will I measure my performance so I know I'm having a positive impact?
7. If there were some skills or experience that you wish I had, what would they be?
8. What are the next steps in the process?
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I like your question no.2
u da man
Thank you, you rock!
Great video! I have an important interview today and this video definitely helped relieve some stress!
I got the job! 🙌🏽
This is where I struggle! I always say nope I’m good & get rejected
Thank you so much for this video! I only asked one of the questions you gave and the interviewer seemed really impressed. And best of all, I got the job! Again, thank you thank you for this video. You helped me get my dream job! You rock!!! :)
I've done quite a bit of browsing on RUclips to explore insight on these types of questions and answers and your channel is so far the most informative to me. Thank you!