Make A Great Impression

"What questions do you have for us?"

Did you panic just reading that?

Don't get caught short at the end of an interview.

Steal these 20 interview questions to make a great impression.

Hint: if you are short on time, ensure you have asked at least:

- 1 question about the role

- 1 question about the company

- 1 question about the interviewer

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?? Role-specific questions:

- Why were you interested in my CV/Profile?

- What skill gaps are you trying to address?

- What will be the defining features of this team in the future?

- How different is the team’s future state from its current state?

- What key criteria will you use to choose your preferred candidate?

- What hurdles should I expect to face in my first 90 days?

- What does good look like at the end of Year 1?

- How will this position to evolve over the next 3/5 years?

- What training do you provide so I can continue to develop my skills?

- What's stopping me from being the right candidate for this job?

(Make sure you address every point to their answer to this question).

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?? Company-specific questions:

- I saw (X) in the news. How has that affected how the company operates?

- How does this position contribute to the company's vision?

- How does this team contribute towards the company's vision and goals?

- What are the biggest opportunities (company) is facing in the current market?

- What are the biggest challenges (company) is facing in the current market?

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?? Interviewer-specific questions:

- Why do you enjoy working at (company)?

- What are your goals and ambitions at (company)?

- How will this position contribute to you reaching your goals?

- What management style can I expect when working with you?

- How do you deal with over- and under-performance? Can you give examples?

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The answers to these questions should give you a clearer view on what to expect when you join, but also on how the role will evolve.

Asking these questions also shows the employer that you are:

- curious and attentive

- ambitious and motivated

- structured and methodical

- looking at a long-term position

These questions should leave a positive, lasting impression with your future employer, and may be all the difference between you being a finalist, and the person offered the job.

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