{"id":19403,"date":"2017-04-28T16:56:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T20:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=19403"},"modified":"2024-12-19T17:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:10:24","slug":"questions-ask-employers-job-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/questions-ask-employers-job-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Job Interview Questions and Answers for College Students to Ask Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

10 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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An interview is a two-way street. The interviewer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to ask questions about the position and the company to make sure that this is the right job for you. If you don\u2019t ask questions, you run the risk of giving the interviewer the impression that you are not interested in the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your opportunity to ask questions generally comes at the end of the interview. So how do you come up with smart questions that show you\u2019re the perfect hire?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are the 10 best common questions for you to ask during your next interview:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Can you tell me more about the responsibilities of this job?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is your chance to learn about the role so you can decide whether this is a job you really want. By gaining insight on the day-to-day tasks, you will also learn about the specific skills needed.<\/span> You can ask about what can define success in the company and what the greatest professional achievement of the interviewer looks like as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to excel in this role?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This question can help you get valuable information that\u2019s not included in the job description. It can explain the culture of the company, so you can show that you are the perfect fit.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What are your expectations for this role?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a smart idea to find out what your employer\u2019s expectations are for the person in this position.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Can you describe the company culture?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This will help you determine if you are a good fit for this particular company. Make sure you are comfortable with the dynamics of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What do you like best about working for this company?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ask about your interviewer\u2019s personal experience for more insight into the company\u2019s work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Where do you think the company is headed in the next few years?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning on being with the company for several years, make sure the company is growing so you can grow with it through your own professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. What are the biggest challenges facing the company right now?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may want to ask about challenges. This question can help you reveal the issues in the industry and perhaps identify areas where you could help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Who do you consider to be your top competitor?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should already know about the company\u2019s major competitors, but it can be useful to ask your interviewer for their thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. What is the usual career path for someone in this position?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This question can help you learn how career advancement works within the organization. By asking the question, you show your interest in growing with the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. What are the next steps in the interview process?<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This question shows that you are looking forward to move ahead in the process. It will also help you determine the hiring schedule, so you can follow up appropriately.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know the questions you should ask, let\u2019s just touch briefly on <\/span>questions you SHOULD NOT ask <\/b>during an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Don\u2019t ask about salary expectations or benefits during your initial interview. Wait until you have an offer to negotiate with the hiring manager.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stay away from \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d questions because you won\u2019t be getting informative answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Avoid broad questions that are difficult to answer. You don\u2019t want to stump the interviewer when you\u2019re trying to make a good impression. Here\u2019s one example of a broad question — what can you tell me about the company that\u2019s not on your website?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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