Interview Technique

[emmelinemay]

Ok, so once I get a job interview, I seem to do pretty well. I read all about the company on their website beforehand where possible, and I'm smiley and bubbly and professional. I think carefully about their questions and answer them with a mixture of honesty and I'M REALLYGOODness.

I generally get pretty good feedback from interviews, but I'm not actually getting any jobs. I think one of the places I fall down on is asking questions.

They always ask you if you have any questions about the company or the role, and my mind just goes BLANK. I can never think of any good questions to ask.

So. What are good questions to ask? What should I avoid asking?

Comments

[jaketherat.livejournal.com]

I don't think that's as much of a turnoff as you might think. A lot of places will favour people who they think are ambitious, especially if the role isn't set in stone as they'll think of you as someone who can be developed. You could also ask about the potential for development and expansion within the role - if I'm still here in five years will I be doing the same thing, or is there room for growth?

[purplegril.livejournal.com]

WSS

[emmelinemay.livejournal.com]

Ah - I see. That is a really useful question then, and another honest one. I've been here nearly 3 years and have been doing the same thing pretty much the whole time, only with more and more work being heaped on me for the same pay.