Questions To Ask At An Interview

An interview should be used not only for an employer to see if you are suitable for their position, but also for you as the candidate to see if the company is a right fit for you.

Asking questions during an interview is one of the best ways for you to judge whether or not a company is suited to you.

Edge Careers has taken a look at some of the best questions you can ask during an interview.

Can you tell me more about the company?

Although research on the company should be done before the interview, it is good to get an insight into the company from someone who works there. By asking this question not only do you get further information on the company but you also get a perspective of what it is like to work there.

What are the future prospects for the role?

Asking this question not only allows you to get an idea of how you can progress within the company, but it also allows you to show that you have the drive and ambition to progress within the business.

What are the company’s plans for the future?

This questions shows that you are interested in the company as a whole and not just the position you are interviewing for and enables you to see how ambitious the company is.

How many people are in the team?

If you are going to be working within a large team, it is good to get an idea of what the others do and how that will be linked to the role that you are interviewing for. It will also allow you to get an idea of how the team is structured.

Is this post a new or existing one?

This can help give you an idea of what’s expected of you, and can lead to a wider discussion. If it is a new post, then ask why it’s been created or how your performance will be measured. If it’s an existing position, ask who you’ll be replacing.

What are the day to day responsibilities of the role?

It may be that the interviewer has only discussed the responsibilities of the job as a whole, so you will need to get an idea of what will be expected of you on a day to day basis.

It may not be necessary to ask all of these questions during an interview as it may be that they have already been covered, but you should always have them written down so an interviewer can see that you have thought about what you want to gain from the interview.

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What Not To Do At Interview

For many people, interviews can be a scary and nervy experience, so we have put together 5 things you should definitely NOT do during interview.

The below points may seem obvious, but you would be amazed at how many people forget these basics and the importance of these from an interviewer’s prospective.

1 – Show up late

Showing up late to your interview immediately gives your potential employer a bad first impression. They will be thinking if you can’t turn up on time to an interview, can you turn up on time to work? It is important to remember if you are going to be late due to unforeseen circumstances i.e. traffic, then give either your recruitment consultant or the offices/interviewer a call to let them know in advance.

2 – Answer a phone call or reply to a text

Answering your phone during an interview is a big no. This will make the interviewer think that you are disinterested in the role and you will come across as rude. If there is a genuine reason for you to need to answer your phone, then you should inform the interviewer beforehand so they understand, otherwise it is best to put your phone on silent or switch it off.

3 – Act unprofessionally

Acting unprofessionally in an interview is a sure fired way not to get the job. If you are sat across from the interviewer chewing gum, twirling your hair or swearing, they will be thinking if this is how you act in an interview, how will you act at work or in front of clients?

4 – Dress inappropriately

Dressing inappropriately will give off the wrong impression from the start, unless the interviewer has otherwise stated, you should always show up to an interview in smart clothing. This will show the interviewer that you have made an effort and give them a professional impression.

5 – Be disengaged

Being disengaged will make the interviewer think that you do not want the role, fidgeting, mumbling, not answering questions and avoiding eye contact are all things that will make the employer think that you are not interested in the role. It is important to be clear in your communication with the interviewer, answering questions and making eye contact will all make the interviewer engage with you and believe that you are interested in getting the job.

Avoid doing any of these five points and you will give the interviewer the right impression from the start of the interview. These combined with your experience, which they will have already shown an interest in by inviting you to an interview, will put you in a good position to move forward in the recruitment process.

Edge Careers are Construction and Engineering Recruitment Experts who pride ourselves on offering the highest level of service in the industry to all of our candidates and clients.

Follow Edge Careers on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+ to stay up to date with all our latest news, exclusive competitions and events.

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