Youve heard it a zillion times: Remember, youre interviewing them just as much as theyre interviewing you.
Ask your own (good) questions to get a feel for if you truly want to work there.
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But are you digesting thisand doing itevery time you meet with a hiring manager?
So, what are some great questions you might ask in your next interview?
He was, he believed, very close to having an offer in hand.
As in, they were looking to hire their fourth VP of Sales & Marketing since 2013.
This presented quite a conundrum for my client.
Hed been so excited about the opportunity, and flattered to be this far along in the interview process.
But discovering the revolving door of leadership going on stopped him in his tracks.
And it should have.
This client didnt ask during the early interview stages why the position was open.
But he should have.
He did get the offer, by the way.
Today, he heads up sales for a smaller firm with amazing, supportive, and inclusive leaders.
And the organizations turnover?
What Is the Turnover Rate on the Team (or, at This Organization)?
Its fair for you to ask about this.
And any good employer will respect that about you.
and Does the organization have any plans or strategies in place to help alleviate this?
Do Team Members Typically Go Out for Lunch, or Do They Eat at Their Desks?
(And, will your future manager expect you to follow suit?)
Teams whose members never take breaks are typically tired, unhappy teams.
How Is the Company Doing (From a Financial Perspective)?
Certainly, you may decide that its a challenge (and risk) worth taking on.
After This Conversation, Do You Have Any Hesitations About My Qualifications?
This is such a scary question for most people, because theyre fearful that the answer might be yes.
Given this, you almost always have much more to gain than lose by asking.
As you progress through ajob searchor career transition, youve got to continually remind yourself to steer.
Ask theinterview questionsthat need to be asked.
Be your own best advocate.
And then enjoy the spoils as you settle into that great new job.
