After a job interview, 9/10 times, you will be asked "Do you have any questions for us?" Do not ever say you don't have questions except you are not interested in the job. Asking questions and the type of questions you ask in an interview tells the employer a lot about you.
"what are the biggest challenges faced by your team in the past 6 months?"
This tells your employer you are already interested in their challenges and you are most likely interested in being a part of the solution. You will learn a lot that might help you with the next stage
"If I get hired, what do you expect of me in the first 30 to 60 days?"
This tells an employer that you understand your productivity has to be accounted for within a time frame and you know they have expectations that you are already interested in. You can't go wrong with this.
"Are there any measures in place by the company like continuous training to improve productivity and growth?"
This tells them you care about growth and learning. It also tells you the kind of company you are getting yourself into. Listen to their answers carefully
"If I get hired today, what is that one piece of advice you have for me that helps me succeed here?"
You are already putting your interviewer in a position to start giving you the proper guidance and setting you up for success. Employers love this kind of optimistic energy.
"What does Success look like when working here"
With this question, you will hear more than what is enough to make you stand out if they hire you. Also if they move to another stage, the answer you get might be a good hint for you to position yourself better
What does life outside of work look like for you? Most interviewers love this question because it gives them an opportunity to brag about anything else they do outside work that you might admire. #ProTip: Whatever they tell you, make sure you show some amazement 😀
Feel free to comment with more questions you can think of to help people.
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