Jobspeaker Interview Series: Do You Have Any Questions For Us? Video Lecture | Interviewing Skills: The Ultimate Guide - Career Development

[Title: Do you have any questions for us?]
[ON-SCREEN: Do You Have Any Questions for
Us?
appears on board]
>> Narrator: The answer is Yes!
Asking good questions not only shows that
you are interested in the position, it is
a chance to show that you were critically
thinking and actively listening during the
interview.
Asking good questions could be the edge that
you need to set yourself apart from other
candidates, you just want to make sure you
ask the right questions.
Your new position is like a new relationship
and you always want to make sure it is a good
fit before you make a commitment.
Not asking questions is a missed opportunity
to find out more information about the company
and the position that could help you make
your decision.
[ON-SCREEN: Text on board Do not ask compensation
or benefits questions]
>> Narrator: Never ask any questions that
relate to salary, benefits or time off.
You do not want to give the impression that
you are only interested in the position because
of money or already looking forward to time
off.
These questions will definitely damage your
chances at landing the position.
[ON-SCREEN: Text on board: "Avoid Cliches"]
>> Narrator: There is a difference between
good questions and bad questions so make sure
to avoid the cliche questions or questions
that you could have answered for yourself
by checking the company website or studying
the job description.
[ON-SCREEN: Scene - At the Office-Boss Office]
>> Boss: Do you have any questions for me?
>> Interviewee 1: Uh, how long have you worked
for the company?
>> Narrator: This is an example of a cliche
and obviously pre prepared question and will
not impress the person interviewing you, you
also want to stay away from personal questions.
>> Interviewee 2: What do you see my role
and responsibilities as a Medical Assistant
growing to 1 year from now?
>> Narrator: This is an example of a good
question to ask, it shows you are interested
in the position and are already thinking about
excelling in the role, as well as demonstrating
you plan to be with the company for a long
period of time.
Other good questions to ask are:
>> Interviewee 2: What does a typical day
as a project manager for this organization
look like?
>> Interviewee 2: I have read and understood
all the qualifications and skills necessary
to be successful in this role, in your opinion
which ones are the most important?
>> Interviewee 2: How can someone succeed
and grow within the company?
>> Interviewee 2: What are the specific goals
and expectations for the position?
>> Interviewee 2: If I am fortunate enough
to land this position, what would be one of
the first projects I would be involved in?
>> Narrator: And for your last question, you
could always ask:
>> Interviewee 2: I just want to let you know
that I am very interested in this opportunity,
and hope we can move forward.
What are the next steps in the interview process?
>> Narrator: This demonstrates to the interviewer
that you are serious about the position and
allows you to possibly get an idea of where
you stand, while asking another question.
Just don't overwhelm them; too many questions
is as bad as no questions at all, try to limit
it to 3.
[ON-SCREEN: Scene: Simple layout-Character]
>> Narrator: And remember, do not ask any
questions that relate to compensation, time
off or those you could have answered for yourself
by checking the companies' website or job
description.
Avoid the cliches, do your research on the
company and be prepared to ask a few very
good questions.