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Do you have any questions for me?
It is always regarded as professional to pull out a well-prepared sheet of
three to four specific questions that were not covered during the course of your
interview. Questions can help you and are an essential element of
job-hunting etiquette. Regardless of how positively or negatively the interview
itself may have gone, don’t appear too lazy by not asking questions. The
questions you ask will also demonstrate how intelligent you are. In fact, many
hiring authorities believe it’s not your answers that are important but the
questions you ask that will really demonstrate how capable you are of doing
the job. Intelligent questions convey to the interviewer preparation, seriousness
of purpose, and a real sense of knowledge of the position.
Don’t be afraid to ask about the incumbent, why the position is open,
the training, how the career path will be changing in the future, new product
lines or changes to the industry. Don’t be afraid to ask the interviewer
about their passion or how they got started within the company. In fact,
if it’s difficult to break the ice at the beginning of an interview, I counsel
my clients to ask the person across from them, “Tell me, how did
you
get
started with this organization? What’s your background? What do you like
most about the company?” Remember, the interview is a conversation, not
an interrogation.
Now it’s your turn to answer. Make sure to touch on the
suggestions mentioned in the last paragraph.
Answer:
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Section 16 – Answering Difficult Questions