ANY QUESTIONS?

What to Ask the Interviewer

You've come to that point in your job interview where the interviewer says, "Do you have any questions for me?" Saying "No" or "I can't think of any at the moment" won't score any points with the interviewer. He or she may think that you're not interested in the position at all.

So the next time you hear the words, "Any questions?" think of it as an opportunity with two main goals: First to impress the interviewer, and second to gather more information about the position.

DO –

Prepare! Research the company to get an overall picture of who they are, what their products are and so on. The Internet is a quick and easy way to find valuable information. Most companies (even small Mom and Pop shops) have a website.

On the interview you'll be able to ask intelligent questions AND impress the interviewer with your knowledge of the company!

Possible Questions to Ask:

• Who is your main competition?
• What do you offer that your competition doesn't?
• What are some of the challenges the company/department has faced?
• What is the company's mission statement?
• What is the first project I would be working on?

DON'T FORGET:

• To ask when they expect to make a decision! Asking shows that you're eager to know if you will get the job.

Questions NOT to ask!

• Don't ask, "What does the company do?"
• (You should know this before you go on the interview, if you don't, it shows that you haven't done your homework!)
• Any question regarding vacation time, overtime, benefits, promotions OR salary!  It's best to wait until they're serious about hiring you. You can always turn down their offer if it's not what you're looking for in terms of pay or benefits.