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Good, Better, and Great Questions to Ask as a Job Candidate
Not all questions, asked as a candidate, are of the same caliber. Some are better than others; some are great at learning about the position, politics, or personalities in the office. Learn what questions may work best for you in your current or future search.
Last week, I outlined the difference between good and bad questions for hiring managers to ask during an interview. The same advice can be given to those seeking a new job. There are some good questions and some obvious clunkers. I am reminded of an interview panel where the candidate asked us, with all sincerity, what character from a musical we wish we could play on stage.
While a delightful question to ask new friends, it fell flat in the room. And any good feelings we had about the candidate were deflated by a poorly chosen question.
In some hiring situations, candidates may meet with all the stakeholders they could possibly work with. For other candidates, they may only speak with a recruiter and eventually a hiring manager. In all cases, candidates may want to clarify who they plan to meet with and plan questions accordingly.
Below are some questions recommended from various websites. I will also share some of my favorite questions to ask. I hope these help you in your own job searches.
