The 5 questions you should ask in an interview

🔵 Asking the right questions will make or break your interview.

It’s pretty much common sense nowadays that you NEED to have questions at the end of your interview.

Saying “No, I don’t have any questions,” will almost likely ruin your chances, even if the rest of your interview was good.

But it’s not enough to ask questions, you need to make sure you ask the right ones.

And after doing 4 internships on top of around 20-ish interviews these past 2 years, I’ve grasped what questions you should ask.

Below, I’ll list each one and explain the reasoning behind it, let’s dive in.

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The 5 Best Interview Questions

1. What was your career path and how did you find yourself in this role?

This question is the perfect way to show your interest in your interviewer.

While most of the interview is about you, you can increase your chances of a yes by diverting that attention back to the other person.

Why? Because aside from skill fit, people tend to hire those they like.

An easy way to get your interviewer to like you is by getting them to talk about themselves. Refer to this quote below.

2. I’m sure you’ve taken on many in the past. What separated those who thrived in this role?

Sometimes, the job description doesn’t tell the full picture.

To know exactly what the hiring manager is looking for, ask this question.

Then, once they give you the response, you can give examples of how you’ve shown their desired characteristics.

3. What are the biggest challenges that your team is currently facing?

The purpose of this question is to identify the area where you can provide the most value.

This is especially useful for interns or rotational workers looking to get that return offer.

4. What resources does this company have in place for employee learning development?

A great question outside of the role.

This one will showcase your want to constantly improve and acquire new skills which is something employers value.

5. Based on this conversation, is there any reason you wouldn’t move me to the next step?

A bold one but this one will impress your interviewer.

It shows your confidence without overstepping the line. Assuming the interview went well, you’ll get 1 of 2 responses.

Worst case? They say there’s no reason but given the process, they can’t give you an immediate answer and will get back to you.

Best case? They hire you on the spot.

Both scenarios have happened to me. Trust me, you lose nothing by asking this question.

Closing Thoughts:

I have always included these 5 because they inhibit these:

1. They make the interviewer think

2. They’re uncommon questions that will make you stand out

3. The chance of the interviewer answering these beforehand is low

See you next Tuesday 🤝

-Michael Ly

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