A great question to always ask: "Is there any reason why you wouldn't hire me?" It catches them off guard and makes them think and they have to provide you with an answer. Then, if they do give a possible reason why they may not bring you on board, you can respectively rebuttal and provide reasons as to why the reason they have will not be a problem or if you have been working on whatever that is.
+Scotty White Good idea! Make sure to really consider whatever they're saying though because it's valuable feedback and can be used to better your chances in the job search process.
I just had an interview today and the interviewer asked me if I had any questions. I asked a few questions, but not the questions stated in this video. Now that I watched this video I will be prepared for future interviews.
questions like what is challenging or hardest in a position: I don't think are good questions. The interviewer can see them as questions of worry if it will be to challenging and hard. A better answer is the second answer: I saw what you had on your website about training, what does the training entail? Can anyone go for training? I think asking about the company is better than sounding worrisome about the position
You can absolutely use humor in an interview. You want to make the interview conversational but you don't want to go overboard with it because that can lead to the interviewer thinking you don't take things seriously.
Hi, Desmond! The questions in this video are just examples of some questions you can ask. The point is you want to ask thoughtful questions that 1) Will get you the information you need to know about the job and what it's like to work there (remember, you're also interviewing the employer!) and 2) Will show the employer that you put some thought into applying for the position. Bottom line: it's great that you asked questions in your job interview! Keep it up and let us know how it goes!
Do you want to turn down an interview or a job? You probably don't want to turn down a job offer in an interview. If you absolutely want the job in the first interview and they hire you on the spot, then call the employer for the second interview (before your scheduled interview) and inform them that you've already accepted another position and would like to withdraw your name from consideration. Remember to thank the employer for their time and consideration.
Hey Hannah. You'll want to stay away from that question because it may lead the employer to believe that you only want the job for the discount. The employer will let you know of any employee benefits. Any addition information on your job application can include any additional certifications, training or volunteer work.
It really depends on the job and the field you're looking at. Some fields require four-year degrees. Other employers may want certificates or special training. Do a little research on the field you're interested in and the educational requirements in that field. Good luck!
What about asking about raises? Like some jobs give raises when they see ur doing well and others give raises after so long working there. Is that a question I can ask or no?
I love your videos and they are really helpful. Please make a video on people who get really nervous during interviews and even though they are qualified for the position, they don't get the job due to nervousness and not giving the right answers. Any tips for those people? Thank you
Is it OK to ask about the % off we'll be getting when purchasing something at the place we want to work? Also can you give us a good idea of what employers are looking for in the section of the resume that asks for us to provide any further information for the employer to consider?
See, I have a problem with that answer. I've heard others give this advice, but like you said in this video, you are also interviewing THEM to see if the company is the right fit for YOU. I think it's crazy for any hiring manager to think a potential employee shouldn't bring up pay rate. I usually let them bring it up in an interview (and they usually do), but if there's absolutely NO talk about it, I would really think about bringing it up, myself. It's risky, but it must be done..lol!
I got an unexpected interview on the phone today and because I was so caught off guard I didn't really have anything prepared to answer, but nonetheless I am getting a face-to-face interview tomorrow. Should I expect these same questions to be asked again?
Thanks so much for your feedback! We're glad you've found our videos helpful! The best advice we can give for job interview nerves is the practice, practice and then practice some more. Be confident in what you can offer as an employee and be yourself. Also, have a few questions to ask the interviewer as well so you can make the interview more conversational. Hope that helps! Good luck!
But how do you respond after they answered your question. Once I asked about training and they did a good job explaining it. And I replied "oh I see, that sounds great"... how should I have responded better? It seemed like I asked that question for the sake of asking...
It's a great question! You might want to word it a little differently: "What would success look like in this position?" or "What would a successful candidate for this position look like?"
I received a call on Monday regarding a cashier position. The person asked to go back on line to finish my assessment, because they can't hire without it. Well I tried but could not back on to my application. They called me back and she asked me couple questions regarding working weekends and said I was flexible, with the exception of Sunday mornings, and she seemed okay about that. 2 emails one background check & Govt questions. What do I do now, should wait for call or call them?
hmm... I didnt really understand that question at first which I feel kinda bad that I didnt have any questions ask, but since I've seen some of your videos on interview tips, it makes since. thank you very much.
Posture, attitude and tone are all very important when communicating with an interviewer. Don't forget eye contact! :) Thanks so much for your feedback! We're so glad you found our videos helpful!
Let the employer bring up pay in the interview, even if the topic doesn't come up during the interview. Asking about pay in a job interview usually gives employers the impression that the person cares more about pay than the the job.
I have an interview for an internship in a few days and was on the company' website and saw an open position that I may be able to qualify for. Can I ask about that without seeming uninterested in the internship?
I have used the question, "What is a typical day of work like here?" They did not like it and did not get hire. Not a good question to ask the company.
Kira Coello Maia Mitchell Biggest Fan if it's been a couple of days and you haven't heard anything, follow up and ask them if they need anything else from you. If they don't, ask them what the process looks like from here. Good luck!
I ask my interviewer if i was done training and i needed help on something i didn't understand would it be provided is that bad or good. After she answered she asked if i had another i said no.
Hi, thank you so much for your advice.. i was wondering if its apropriate to ask "What should i expect next for the hiring process?" at the end of an interview..
Great question, MizzCutieCoco! You can definitely ask what the timeline is to get someone into this position. This way the ball will be in their court and you will look eager to get hired quickly. Good luck!
Hi, I'm thinking of taking a national certificate course instead of a 4 year bachelor degree. Will this be enough to get a job? I just recently finished college and don't know what to do.
Lol why would I even apply if I didn't think they'd be a good fit. I just want the damn paycheck. Stop wasting my time, is what I would like to tell them...
+Van Juice Being on your phone won't make the best first impression. You don't want the interviewer to think that's what you'd do on the job or that you're distracted. Sticking to classic paper & pen is your best bet.
I'm sorry to hear that, @clog2008. Check out our video, "How to find a job with no experience" on our RUclips channel and let us know if you have any questions! We're here to help! Good luck!
would it be ok to ask if they have an orientation because this is something that I didn't ask my first employer, and I had to learn everything about the store on my own, lol?
+Luz Serrano Hi there, that's a great question! When an employer asks that, they are really getting a grasp of your expectations and what you'd like to learn in the position. There is no right or wrong answer. Use details from the job description to help guide your answer.
I have an interview at Plato's Closet in a couple weeks. Can I ask them about the dress code? Like are hats allowed? Or is that unattractive to a potential employer? Also if I ask them about something I read on their website about how their business works, is that a good question?
Wait to ask about dress code for when they offer you the job. Usually employers will let you know about dress code before the first day. Asking the employers informed questions about their business is a great idea. It shows that you are doing your homework and are interested in their job and not just any job.
Would it be a good idea to ask them, "how long would it take for me to hear that I got the job?" If not, is there a good way to ask that and if there is, what is it?
hi l went for an interview and l was asked . "what annoys you", really!!! what about saying being macro managed? cause l know what am expected to do????
Hi, *****. For some reason, RUclips won't let me reply directly to your question, so I hope you're able to see this: It's not bad to not have questions, but generally, you want to come to the interview with a few questions to ask the employer. Do a little research on the company or store before the interview and think of a few questions, like the ones outlined in the video. You can even write the questions down on a note pad and bring that to the interview! Good luck!
Happy Turkey Day Guys I got my job and start soon its sonic what about my nappy hair, and help nails that hasn't been done in years. bad hair dye ect. anything for jenn. luv ya live.
I was once asked this question for an interview and I was just like ummm no and then he hired me on the spot lol but i turned down the job anyway i didnt like it
could I ask them something along the lines of "I have noticed that you have won many awards for being a great place to work. What do you think made you achieve this award?"
Applied for a job and did exactly this! The manager was very happy and said no one usually asks questions!:') + I got the job and this really helped!
Yay!! Congrats emferen!
Congrats!
Even though this comment is very late
A great question to always ask:
"Is there any reason why you wouldn't hire me?" It catches them off guard and makes them think and they have to provide you with an answer. Then, if they do give a possible reason why they may not bring you on board, you can respectively rebuttal and provide reasons as to why the reason they have will not be a problem or if you have been working on whatever that is.
+Scotty White Good idea! Make sure to really consider whatever they're saying though because it's valuable feedback and can be used to better your chances in the job search process.
I just had an interview today and the interviewer asked me if I had any questions. I asked a few questions, but not the questions stated in this video. Now that I watched this video I will be prepared for future interviews.
Is it right to ask "when do I start the job?"
This video is probably the most helpful I've seen so far. Okay, off to look at Part 8!
I like this video about the job interview questions and answers part 7
Thanks so much for your feedback! We're glad you found our videos helpful! Have fun with Part 8!
questions like what is challenging or hardest in a position: I don't think are good questions. The interviewer can see them as questions of worry if it will be to challenging and hard. A better answer is the second answer: I saw what you had on your website about training, what does the training entail? Can anyone go for training? I think asking about the company is better than sounding worrisome about the position
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Very helpful! I would also like to see a video on is there anything else you would like to add?
Hi, just wondering is it a good question to ask "what kind of person you are looking for?"
You can absolutely use humor in an interview. You want to make the interview conversational but you don't want to go overboard with it because that can lead to the interviewer thinking you don't take things seriously.
Hi, Desmond! The questions in this video are just examples of some questions you can ask. The point is you want to ask thoughtful questions that 1) Will get you the information you need to know about the job and what it's like to work there (remember, you're also interviewing the employer!) and 2) Will show the employer that you put some thought into applying for the position. Bottom line: it's great that you asked questions in your job interview! Keep it up and let us know how it goes!
Do you want to turn down an interview or a job? You probably don't want to turn down a job offer in an interview. If you absolutely want the job in the first interview and they hire you on the spot, then call the employer for the second interview (before your scheduled interview) and inform them that you've already accepted another position and would like to withdraw your name from consideration. Remember to thank the employer for their time and consideration.
Hey Hannah. You'll want to stay away from that question because it may lead the employer to believe that you only want the job for the discount. The employer will let you know of any employee benefits. Any addition information on your job application can include any additional certifications, training or volunteer work.
Very helpful
I have two interviews coming up, and I just wanted to know, how do you respectfully turn one of them down?
It really depends on the job and the field you're looking at. Some fields require four-year degrees. Other employers may want certificates or special training. Do a little research on the field you're interested in and the educational requirements in that field. Good luck!
Good luck! Let us know how it goes! We're rooting for you @jessey piki!
What about asking about raises? Like some jobs give raises when they see ur doing well and others give raises after so long working there. Is that a question I can ask or no?
I love your videos and they are really helpful. Please make a video on people who get really nervous during interviews and even though they are qualified for the position, they don't get the job due to nervousness and not giving the right answers. Any tips for those people? Thank you
Is it OK to ask about the % off we'll be getting when purchasing something at the place we want to work? Also can you give us a good idea of what employers are looking for in the section of the resume that asks for us to provide any further information for the employer to consider?
See, I have a problem with that answer. I've heard others give this advice, but like you said in this video, you are also interviewing THEM to see if the company is the right fit for YOU. I think it's crazy for any hiring manager to think a potential employee shouldn't bring up pay rate. I usually let them bring it up in an interview (and they usually do), but if there's absolutely NO talk about it, I would really think about bringing it up, myself. It's risky, but it must be done..lol!
ahahah "will you be my friend on facebook?"
Thank you! I will follow up after my next interview, which I hope will be soon.
Ask
"Are you gonna hire me?" =D
I got an unexpected interview on the phone today and because I was so caught off guard I didn't really have anything prepared to answer, but nonetheless I am getting a face-to-face interview tomorrow. Should I expect these same questions to be asked again?
Wow that was very actually all of the videos are very helpful i am 18 and im having hell finding my first job
I have watched these job interview skill clips it is very helpful.
Thanks so much for your feedback! We're glad you've found our videos helpful! The best advice we can give for job interview nerves is the practice, practice and then practice some more. Be confident in what you can offer as an employee and be yourself. Also, have a few questions to ask the interviewer as well so you can make the interview more conversational. Hope that helps! Good luck!
But how do you respond after they answered your question. Once I asked about training and they did a good job explaining it. And I replied "oh I see, that sounds great"... how should I have responded better? It seemed like I asked that question for the sake of asking...
It's a great question! You might want to word it a little differently: "What would success look like in this position?" or "What would a successful candidate for this position look like?"
thank you for sharing a lot of unsefull question in job interview, i am preparing for my job- hunting and i ll turn your advices first!
Ha! I just love the blooper reel on this one
I received a call on Monday regarding a cashier position. The person asked to go back on line to finish my assessment, because they can't hire without it. Well I tried but could not back on to my application. They called me back and she asked me couple questions regarding working weekends and said I was flexible, with the exception of Sunday mornings, and she seemed okay about that. 2 emails one background check & Govt questions. What do I do now, should wait for call or call them?
hmm... I didnt really understand that question at first which I feel kinda bad that I didnt have any questions ask, but since I've seen some of your videos on interview tips, it makes since. thank you very much.
Posture, attitude and tone are all very important when communicating with an interviewer. Don't forget eye contact! :) Thanks so much for your feedback! We're so glad you found our videos helpful!
Let the employer bring up pay in the interview, even if the topic doesn't come up during the interview. Asking about pay in a job interview usually gives employers the impression that the person cares more about pay than the the job.
I have an interview for an internship in a few days and was on the company' website and saw an open position that I may be able to qualify for. Can I ask about that without seeming uninterested in the internship?
Ive been to dozens of imterviews for medical office for the past 8 but I still don't have a job what coukd I be doing wrong..
You might want to ask, "What does the process look like from here?"
and, how do you ask how much your are going to be getting paid?
I wish i found about this earlier, i have my first job interview tomorrow :/
I have used the question, "What is a typical day of work like here?" They did not like it and did not get hire. Not a good question to ask the company.
I'm sorry to hear that @megzarie. Are there any interview questions with which you are having particular trouble?
Kira Coello Maia Mitchell Biggest Fan if it's been a couple of days and you haven't heard anything, follow up and ask them if they need anything else from you. If they don't, ask them what the process looks like from here. Good luck!
I ask my interviewer if i was done training and i needed help on something i didn't understand would it be provided is that bad or good. After she answered she asked if i had another i said no.
Well this was vary helpful to me since I am disabled a lot of employers don't hirer my kind but I try not to tell them
i hope everything goes okay!
Very helpful Thank You
Hi, thank you so much for your advice.. i was wondering if its apropriate to ask "What should i expect next for the hiring process?" at the end of an interview..
Great question, MizzCutieCoco! You can definitely ask what the timeline is to get someone into this position. This way the ball will be in their court and you will look eager to get hired quickly. Good luck!
Hi,
I'm thinking of taking a national certificate course instead of a 4 year bachelor degree. Will this be enough to get a job? I just recently finished college and don't know what to do.
Lol why would I even apply if I didn't think they'd be a good fit. I just want the damn paycheck. Stop wasting my time, is what I would like to tell them...
Ha Ha ha ha ha that's what's up
Is there a limit on how many questions to ask? I have about 4+ questions lined up... is the more the merrier or should I be minimal ?
Personally I think only stick a few like around 3-4 but not too much
Sorry we missed your comment, Fabiola! How'd your interview go?
do you know is it okay to take note on your iphone or ipod and ask the questions from your device?
+Van Juice Being on your phone won't make the best first impression. You don't want the interviewer to think that's what you'd do on the job or that you're distracted. Sticking to classic paper & pen is your best bet.
ok cool
Really love and learned alot u guys are so loving.
I'm sorry to hear that, @clog2008. Check out our video, "How to find a job with no experience" on our RUclips channel and let us know if you have any questions! We're here to help! Good luck!
Learned a lot Thank you for this...
would it be ok to ask if they have an orientation because this is something that I didn't ask my first employer, and I had to learn everything about the store on my own, lol?
That's an awesome question! And gives you a couple of interview brownie points by showing the employer you're serious about learning the business.
Oh no! Well, we're here to help. What seems to be giving you trouble?
can u answer this please¿what do u want from this company?what do u expect getting out of this job if hired?
+Luz Serrano Hi there, that's a great question! When an employer asks that, they are really getting a grasp of your expectations and what you'd like to learn in the position. There is no right or wrong answer. Use details from the job description to help guide your answer.
Helpful Thanks :)
I have an interview at Plato's Closet in a couple weeks. Can I ask them about the dress code? Like are hats allowed? Or is that unattractive to a potential employer? Also if I ask them about something I read on their website about how their business works, is that a good question?
Wait to ask about dress code for when they offer you the job. Usually employers will let you know about dress code before the first day. Asking the employers informed questions about their business is a great idea. It shows that you are doing your homework and are interested in their job and not just any job.
Okay. Thank you.
cadettipk, you're welcome!
Would it be a good idea to ask them, "how long would it take for me to hear that I got the job?" If not, is there a good way to ask that and if there is, what is it?
Very helpful !!!!!!!! ;)
hi
l went for an interview and l was asked . "what annoys you", really!!!
what about saying being macro managed? cause l know what am expected to do????
+Joyce Mabena We've heard that before actually! Check out this video on how to answer - www.snagajob.com/resources/video-series-what-annoys-you/.
I think asked about 15 questions today lol
Hi, *****. For some reason, RUclips won't let me reply directly to your question, so I hope you're able to see this:
It's not bad to not have questions, but generally, you want to come to the interview with a few questions to ask the employer. Do a little research on the company or store before the interview and think of a few questions, like the ones outlined in the video. You can even write the questions down on a note pad and bring that to the interview! Good luck!
You will receive a uniform from the employer. However, you should still ask what to wear your first day just in case the uniform is not available yet.
Wish i would have known to ask questions I feel like i just blew my interview...
ok i see u kim
Happy Turkey Day Guys I got my job and start soon its sonic what about my nappy hair, and help nails that hasn't been done in years. bad hair dye ect. anything for jenn. luv ya live.
Congratulations on getting the job at Sonic! We're so excited for you!!!
merry christmas guys
Thanks, jennifer nieman! How's your job at Sonic going? We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
sonic was great, but now a new job for season.
I do not have nappy hair or anything like this......???
I am very unhappy that this is on my name
please remove it imediatly
Is it good to make the interviewer laugh? Would that show them that you're easy to get alone with or would that show them, you don't care?
I was once asked this question for an interview and I was just like ummm no and then he hired me on the spot lol but i turned down the job anyway i didnt like it
could I ask them something along the lines of "I have noticed that you have won many awards for being a great place to work. What do you think made you achieve this award?"
That's an awesome question!
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are u going hire me too? please i want new job i already apply ur website please give me us call me thanks.
do You have any tips on retail jobs i have a interview monday