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How to respond when an Interviewer asks - "Do you have any Questions?"

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Question added by Ali Ahmad SHRM-SCP , Group HR Performance Manager , FAMA Holdings Group
Date Posted: 2016/10/04
Zahra Almuallim
by Zahra Almuallim , Lead Talent Acquisition Partner UAE, Saudi, Bahrain EMEA , Johnson & Johnson

He / She should always show the interest by asking few questions about the company and the position. The interviewer will see how you came to the interview prepared and have an idea about the company.

Ovidiu-Dan Tarean
by Ovidiu-Dan Tarean , Global Business Travel Specialist , Vitesco Technologies GmbH

You should definetly go asking questions. The interviewer most of the time is waiting for cadidates to ask questions. It is a good opportunity to find out the values of the company, vision, long term impact. From the answer you receive you may understand as well about the person in front of you but as well about the company.

Neelam Singhal
by Neelam Singhal , Procurement Specialist , Burhantec

yes...this type of questions can be answered as

 

1. what skills does the ideal candidate for this positionhave>

2. How is the performance measured in thid job?

3. Can you describe a typical day for this position??

4. What are the immediate challenges a recruit faces in this job?

5. What do you like most about working for this company?

6. What are the company's biggest challenges currently/

Duncan Robertson
by Duncan Robertson , Strategy Consultant , Duncan Robertson Consultancy

If you don't have a single question to ask then either the interviewer is highly competent and has already answered everything you could ask, or you haven't done your homework.  It is unusual for a good candidate to have no questions.  In other words, if you are genuinely interested in the role, you will naturally have questions.

Danko Pigac
by Danko Pigac , management consultant , Pragmatekh

It is expected to have questions and asking a question about new developments or new products, shows you have done your homework about the new employer.

On the other hand, if you are very familiar with the employer AND he is familiar with you, no questions might also mean you have done your homework talking to the employees you know.

Hope it helps!

Manasa Kaslekar
by Manasa Kaslekar , Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist , Smyth and Bradshaw

Be prepared .What information do you need to decide whether to work at this company? Assuming they haven’t already been answered in the earlier part of the interview” Make a list of at least 10 questions to take with you to the interview.

·         If you are interviewing with the hiring manager, ask questions about the job, the desired qualities and the challenges.

·         If you are interviewing with the human resources manager, ask about the company and the department.

·         If you are interviewing with management, ask about the industry and future projections. This is your chance to demonstrate your industry knowledge.

 

Make a two sided conversation/Interview and clear your queries to take better decision.

Mohammad Shahid Maswood
by Mohammad Shahid Maswood , Head HR (AVP - HR) , Blue Medix

Yes, given an opportunity, one must ask question with respect to organisation and the position he is being interviewed. Interviewers ask questions intentionally to judge the knowledge and confidence level of the the candidates. By, not asking any question will give a feeler that, either you are afraid of asking a question or you are not prepared for the probable cross question from the interviewer.

In this case you should ask about your salary or how does he foud your personality .

Mary Grace Wagan
by Mary Grace Wagan , Supervisor , Kareila Management Corporation

When I can join your team?

Ali Ahmad SHRM-SCP
by Ali Ahmad SHRM-SCP , Group HR Performance Manager , FAMA Holdings Group

Thanks a lot for the insights @Duncan, @Danko and @Zahra. These definitely seem like great options for a job seeker with respect to the question!

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

Yes one should grab this opputunity and ask about HR system, environment, about joining date, about certain areas you are going to work and also about growth chances.

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