10 things you should ask during a job interview

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10 should ask during a job interview Things you 1. What opportunities are there for growth in this position or department? You don’t want a dead-end job. So make sure you only accept a position that will give you room for professional development. Besides, asking this question will show the interviewer that you are ambitious! 2. What is the company culture like? Will you be able to dress casually, or do you have to wear a tie? Do you have flexible working hours, or is there a strict working hours policy? If you want a job with a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the time to find out. 3. Who previously held this position? This question will tell you more about your future prospects at the company, about the position, and about the company itself. 4. What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate? If the interviewer mentions something you didn’t cover yet in your answers, now is your chance to assure them that you do cover all of the bases. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? This question will give you a chance to allay any reservations they might have about you. It also shows that you are gutsy enough to ask this kind of question! 5. 6. What do you enjoy most about working here? Not only will this give you more insight into the company, but asking your interviewer a personal question will help you make a personal connection. What would a typical day be like? 7. You need to be sure that the job is going to be right for you. There might be plenty of duties and responsibilities that you might not have taken into account when you responded to the job ad. How is success in this position measured? This question will give you an idea of what will be expected of you. It will also show that you are eager to succeed in this position. 8. Are there any company benefits? It isn’t just about the salary - there might be other benefits that will make working at this company appealing. Can you tell me about the team I will be working with? It’s important to make sure you’ll be able to fit in. And phrasing a question like you’ve already got the job will help you convince the interviewer that you are the right candidate. 9. 10. More amazing tips and tricks at blog.oxbridgeacademy.co.za

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10 should ask during a job interview

Things you

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What opportunities are there for growth in this position or department?

You don’t want a dead-end job. So make sure you only accept a position that will give you room for professional development.

Besides, asking this question will show the interviewer that you are ambitious!

2. What is the company culture like?

“”Will you be able to dress casually, or

do you have to wear a tie?

Do you have flexible working hours, or is there a strict working hours policy?

If you want a job with a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the time to find out.

3. Who previously held this position?“

”This question will tell you more about your future prospects at the company, about the position, and about the company itself.

4. What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate?

If the interviewer mentions something you didn’t cover yet in your answers, now is your chance to assure them that you do cover all of the bases.

Do you have any hesitations about my

qualifications?”“This question will give you a chance to allay any reservations they might have about you.

It also shows that you are gutsy enough to ask this kind of question!

5. 6. What do you enjoy most about working here?

”Not only will this give you more insight into the company, but asking your interviewer a personal question will help you make a personal connection.

What would a typical day be like?”“7.

You need to be sure that the job is going to be right for you. There might be plenty of duties and responsibilities that you might not have taken into account when you responded to the job ad.

How is success in this position measured?

This question will give you an idea of what will be expected of you.

It will also show that you are eager to succeed in this position.

8. Are there any company benefits? It isn’t just about the salary - there might be other benefits that will make working at this company appealing.

Can you tell me about the team I will be working with?

It’s important to make sure you’ll be able to fit in. And phrasing a question like you’ve already got the job will help you convince the interviewer that you are the right candidate.

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More amazing tips and tricks atblog.oxbridgeacademy.co.za