10 Questions to Ask The Interviewer In Your Job Interview (Interview Prep Tips)
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- 10 Questions to Ask The Hiring Manager In An Interview. Interview prep tips to ask your hiring manager. If you're in an interview, do not say you don't have any questions. In this video, I'll give you 10 simple questions to ask the hiring team and make a great first impression to help you do well in your job interview. I'll also tell you WHY you should ask these questions!
0:00 - intro
2:17 - why is this position open?
3:10 - what is your vision?
3:43 - flip the script
4:00 - solve the problem
4:17 - measure success
4:54 - why they were successful
5:19 - long term growth
6:05 - leadership style
6:35 - biggest competitor
7:31 - biggest concern
8:11 - if you need help
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Hey man - just wanted to say thank you. Truly! I went from applying to 10 jobs a week and getting zero interviews over a 3 month period. Then, after watching a couple hours of your vids, my resume has gotten raving reviews, I have gotten 7 interviews, and am now in the final rounds of 4 of them; each paying between $140k to $200k. The biggest difference being that one is for director of finance for a fortune 10 firm and the others are directors for start-up/private equity firms. Really, you have made that big of a difference. From writing a stellar resume and preparing for an interview to presenting like an executive and sending thank you emails, recruiters have literally told that these made me stand as a candidate. Appreciate all that you do!
Is presenting like an executive a skill he teaches as well? Or is it more cos you're a director?
1. Why is this position open?
2. What is your vision for this role? (Ask it early on for pro-tips.)
3. What's this department's biggest weakness?
4. How do you see this role contributing to solve/improve upon these weaknesses and strengths?
5. How do you measure success in the first 30/60/90 days? (Make sure there are easonable expectations.)
6. What is it about [a previously successful person] that made them successful in this role? (Pro-tips.)
7. What is the long-term vision for this role? (Avoid a dead-end position.)
8. What is your leadership style? (Check your boss.) OR If I were to ask some of your directors and employees how they would describe you as a leader, what do you think they would say? (Is the manager self-aware?)
9. What is the strategy of your organization for longevity and stability of the mission? (Know the company's competitors.)
10. If you have one concern about the department or company that keeps you up at night? (A look behind the scenes.)
For the people. For the animate interbeings. âđżâđ˝âđžâđť
Just screenshotted going to use this in interviews now
Itâs in the video description too lol
11. How did your expectations for your role working at this company change once you joined?
(Suitable for employers who have joined within the last 2 years or so)
Thank you!!!!
Thank you for saving my time
Needed this and just in time. Praying all who are watching get hired. :)
Thanks! Couldnât agree more!! Same prayers extended your way!! All the best to you and yours!!
Any updates? :)
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Thank you for posting this comment! I am going to read it as a good sign!
Thank you kindly, likewise!
I had an interview on 09/08/2022 and I did everything Bryan said to do and I asked 4 out of these 10 questions. The young female interviewer couldn't answer any of my questions in a satisfactory manner and I received a rejection letter on 09/12/2022. I guess they didn't like my probing questions because I might find out some skeletons within that company.
I had the same situation without the letter, but I like the fact these questions do weed out problems ahead of time so that you know what you would be getting yourself into. A good company is more than willing to engage information about themselves.
I asked the interviewer the "how do you measure success in the first 30/60/90 days" question, and he was visibly upset at the question. Proceeded to answer in the first 30 days you should be able to do your job because i gave you the job just paraphrasing here.. he short answered at 60 days you should be efficient able to do everything from this to that. Didn't really have a clear indication at this point of "how he measured success", and so I asked for some clarification on it. briefly reiterated the same message pretty much and it was at that point I was pretty sure I wouldn't be hired there. I had a good deal of experience in the field i was applying with them as well but only got 2 questions in and he just had the attitude of "you should be grateful I'm even interviewing you" or something like it.
Looks like the question was quite effective then. You learned everything you need to know about them.
I asked some of these questions today and it really puts them on the spot. The interview is just as much yours as theirs.
My favorite question to ask is one I got from Kevin O'leary: "Is there anything you can recommend that I could start doing now to be as prepared as possible to succeed in this position?"
I asked that question before getting hired at my current position.
The answer was sort of: "Nah, it's easy"
That was a red flag :[
@@raulsantandertirado4400 so you looking to quit now?
@@JJ-vp3bd I no longer have my Game Cube, bro. lol
@@raulsantandertirado4400 I had an interview like that once when I desperately needed a job. Even though I wanted the job, I knew there were unreasonable expectations regarding the challenges. I spent much of the interview trying to tell them I knew I didn't have the experience to achieve what they expected. "No worries, we'll provide needed technical help."
They called me for a second interview, but by that time I had another job. They couldn't find a person to fill the position who they were satisfied with so one of the people who interviewed me stepped into the position. Not only did he discover how difficult the task was, but he went to the company I had been hired at in order to get training.
I later worked for him at the original company, but expectations were more reasonable by then. đ I asked him later if he remembered interviewing me the first time. "Yes. You were unforgettable."
Percent of time on an interview that I've asked "What is your leadership style?" : 100%
Percent of time micromanagers identified themselves as micromanagers: 0%
Sometimes, you are vetted by an HR person who can only answer some of these questions. Thank you for putting these questions out for others to use. As a Senior software developer, I have about the same number of questions to ask the hiring manager during the interviewing process.
One of my favorites is to ask what the process is for requisitioning office supplies. Just the immediate reflex reaction to that question usually tells me if itâs a place I want to be or not. Iâve had people start the answer off with an annoyed sigh, and that was practically the end of the interview as far as I was concerned.
Recently had an interview in which i believe candidates from within had the biggest chance of getting the job. I simply asked these questions and the hiring personnel thought i was the most involved and active candidate and selected me for the position and with the 20% pay raise (from what I'm currently making) that i asked for no need to negotiate. Thanks for helping me become a much better interviewer.
congrats!
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Hey, I just wanted to say thank you. I did a TON of research about this job I applied for. I over-researched it. But I watched your video and jotted down some super smart questions. I was only able to use 4 of them in the interview because we only had 30 minutes and the hiring manager chewed up a lot of the time questioning me. But the 4 I did get to ask really signaled her that I did my research on her, the job, the market, and the industry. At the end she thanked me for how well I'd prepared and how well I'd thought out my questions. I don't think I've ever had a hiring manager thank me for doing my research. It left me with a great feeling that she respects me. We'll see if I progress to the next round (next week). At a minimum I feel seen, respected and fully considered and that's all I can ask.
A question that gets employers flustered is "describe a typical workday". (This applies best to office jobs, for more practical jobs it is of course a bit more clear.) Two years ago I asked this question during an interview and I was able to base the rest of my responses on this. I got that job. (I'm currently unemployed again but that is not my fault, it was a contract job đ )
I felt more comfortable about some of these questions once you pointed out that I could interject my questions during the interview, and not necessarily wait until I was asked if I had any questions.
I am a retired hiring manager. You provide excellent advice to job candidates, though I am concerned about one question that you suggest. If tell you, or you otherwise know, that the previous person was terminated, don't ask me why. For legal and liability reasons, I won't answer the question and I will be uncomfortable that you put me in that spot. How that person failed is not relevant. Let's talk about how you can succeed.
can always ask why you are hiring? now how you answer is up to you. many will tell a simple answer like the current guy is leaving or left, was not a good fit (could be a red flag that employer has unrealistic expectations), or "part ways".
I am so shy in interviews. This is so helpful!
To encourage questions from the potentially new employee, I'd call it âhiring dialogueâ instead of âhiring interviewâ because for most people, an interview has clear roles for who's asking and who's answering.
I always get a positive response when I ask the hiring manager about what my first year will be like. What are their expectations for my first year? What are my objectives? These aren't fluff questions, and it's nice to know this information before you start working, so you can focus on being successful and deliver the expected goods. Your first yearly review won't end up being a surprise.
I just got a job, your videos helped me a lot, the interview felt like a proper 2 way interview and I had a lot of confidence thanks to knowing more about the process.
Thank you for making these videos.
Perfect! Congrats on the new position!
I asked the recruiter, âwhat metrics will be used to determine my success?â And she said so cold that sheâs not the hiring manager so she doesnât know and to read the job description. It felt like she wanted to call me stupid for asking such a dumb question
I'm pretty sure asking what their biggest weakness was cost me a job opportunity. They answered the question but were very flustered by it and stumbled over their words a lot.
IF they don't want to tell you their weaknesses, then you don't want to be working for them.
They asked you, you should know theirs as wel.
In a recent interview, I asked the hiring Manager if he truly knew what each of his service engineers' Job related strengths and weakenesses were. To be fair, he admitted that he did not, but that he recognized last year that that was a weakness on his part and was working to rectify it.
Got my first satisfying job thank to your videos! Thank u thank u thank u!
Congrats! You are so welcome!
Interview tomorrow for a job that will change the course of my life more than any other job previously (in a good way tho). Anxiety is through the roof rn, wish me luck haha
I like asking something about the products or services the company produces. It shows you did your research and are really interested. I'd go easy on questions revealing your ambitions to quickly move up from the position. It won't be viewed favorably. Instead show genuine interest in what the company is actually producing and how you can contribute to that in the role.
Before coming across the 'Interviewing' playlist, I was overthinking so much with regards to preparations (what to prepare for, and how), and this really helped me look forward to it. I'm naturally inquisitive, but this has helped me channel that into productive questions that will essentially give me insights into what the positions require.
Thank you a million times over. đđđž
And thank you to everyone who commented additional questions and tips: I'm honestly grateful.
The last time I asked about leadership style the answer was "I don't micro-manage" and the manager was exactly that a "micro-manager". đ¤Śđ˝â
Amen! My previous boss made it clear that she was NOT a micro manager..... In reality, she micro managed every aspect of my position - more so than any other boss I'd ever had in my 26 year career.
You are so brave in your ability to wrangle the job market with confidence.
Good tips. Your videos have good info in them, not much fluff/filler like other crap channels.
I always like to ask about training opportunities, because it shows not just an interest in the role, but also an interest in improving performance.
These are excellent questions. I'm a recruiter and encourage my candidates to ask questions and to make certain the job is a fit for them. Interviews should be interactive.
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Yeah pretty sure if I asked why somebody quit their position they'd just dump me lol
@@Drazer012 if they do, they were a red flag employer anyway.
Not at all - a recruiter/hiring manger will like the fact you are taking such an interest into why this position is open in their company.
Yes but work makes up so much of a person's time it's important to work in a job you like. Vetting or questioning employers is really a way to do that
I love that on your videos you cut to the chase.
Thank you for sharing your smart and wise advice.
The dislikes are the toxic bosses and HR đ
As a hiring manager it is almost worse when the candidate asks cliched questions they probably googled so they'd know what to ask. The whole point of asking questions is that you show you were listening to them describing the job and are interested in more details about the job. I'm mostly trying to gauge if they really want the job by the questions. Also, I want to see what the candidate cares about. "Do you guys have a dedicated quality team?" is a good question for a programmer job.
I once asked the hiring manager in interview 1 whether the position was temporary or permanent. They said it was permanent. The next day in interview 2 I asked the same question to a recuriuter/HR employee. They said it was 6 months temporary and then permantent with the transistion being a "sure thing". Suffice to say, I declined to come to interview 3.
@Andrew Evans That was not the issue. It is not really necessary from my POV. But to talk once to the future boss, once to HR and once to managment is not over the top for the whole interviewing process. My issue was actually about their conflicting responses to the same question.
In a nutshell: Any question they ask you is doubly as relevant when you ask it back of them.
I'm wondering if or how it's possible to re-direct the typical situational questions back to them. Perhaps if you're asked how you handle difficult customers you could ask how often would that situation arise
A have to admit, a lot of your advice really came in handy recently. I was able to go into interviews with more confidence. Because of this, I was better prepared, and asked better questions, and asked them more naturally.
I needed this YEARS AGO!!
I wish i would have seen this about a month ago. I was offered and accepted the position, but these are some great questions!
I just wanted to say thank you for all of your advice! I began watching your channel after I was laid off and you have no idea how much you helped my interviewing. So many of the people that interviewed me were always very impressed with all the questions I learned from you. I think more than anything having so many great questions locked and loaded made me stand out. I just got a job offer for my top choice in a job i genuinely look forward to!
Genuinely impressed with these videos Brian. Similar experience to you though in Europe and cracking advice to candidates. Interviews really are a 2 way conversation. Disappointing to see some of the comments people are making reflecting on their experiences but in many situations I would say they have probably dodged a bullet, still surprises me that so many firms can't recruit properly in 2021. I would also advise taking notes in with you and making notes in the interview. Interviews can be nerve wracking and I've found this always helps ensure you cover off your own questions but also helps you better reflect on the firm post interview. Carry on the great work Brian!
I really appreciate your time making these videos, I've found then=m to be extremely helpful, especially as someone who tend to be fairly nervous during the interview process, and someone currently going through my own career change and job search. Thank you!
I asked how the company was addressing the competition's new service. The recruiter said he was sure the higher-ups were handling it. I ask some of these questions, and they don't know how to answer. I still haven't been offered a job. But I'm having fun interviewing.
I have very successful integrated your questions about leadership and biggest concern in my last interview. I got a smile from the hiring manager and a lot of insight afterwards. Thanks a lot!
If I could give multiple likes for the video, I would. Thanks for the list of useful insights on what questions I should ask during interviews.
These are great questions, thanks for the knowledge! I can't wait to use them in my current job search!
Today I made a very good impression on my interview thanks to you and this video đ
Great video, thank you for making these!
this is must watch video before an interview. huge thanks!
When I'm exhausted after 5 hours of technical interviews and the interviewer ask me like other 4 interviewers before him, if I have a question, I invented an univesal question for that case, "what will you do today?"
Good to see you dude. Looking sharper and better.
Thanks Ryan, thiese are some great and mature questions i wouldn't think of asking before!
I'm so glad I found your channel! I can't believe this has even available since 2 years ago
Great list! Thank you for showing us.
This guy really knows his stuff. Thank you so much! I'm again on the job market because my current company had to downscale, so I don't want to make a crucial mistake with my next opportunity. These videos help a lot!
Nice questions. Unless of course the tell you the truth. Very often they lie their a** off, or throw some management jargon at you. Hardly you will get at the bottom of the truth.
Asked these questions in my interview and got the offer!!!!!!
These are excellent questions!
Love this channel. Thank you man!
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much.
Absolutely helpful.
These are really good questions, thank you
Excellent! Thank you!
Your thoughts are so well organized and versed! Great videos. I learned a lot from you as a prospective employee. Thank you for your great work!
You are so welcome!
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I always try to get ahold of the company's financial statements like the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Owners Equity and the Statement of Cash Flows, even though I'm an IT guy (this is assuming that the company is publicly-traded, which means that its financials are in the public domain and are on record with the SEC. If the company isn't publicly-traded, I ask for a copy of their prospectus or I review the info on their website before the interview, if available). By having an understanding of the company's financial situation, I'm in a much better position to figure out the longevity of the company, its continued viability as a source of economic wealth and my prospects for advancement. At one interview, I mentioned that I was unable to obtain any of the company's financial information and asked if I could see a copy of their prospectus for review later. The temperature in the room dropped appreciably. I received a call from the head-hunter who had scoped-out the job for me and she said that they didn't want to hire me because I asked "inappropriate questions". I told her that their reaction was not only disproportionate to the perceived offense but highly illuminating as to the organization's mindset. Frankly, I'm glad I asked the question. I would rather ask the question and not get the job than NOT ask the question and end up unemployed a short time later because the business was operated by assholes who ran the company into the ground.
Iâm going to start doing this
I did a watered down version of this in my last interview
These are GREAT interview questions!
I asked all these question during my fork lift driver interview. Very helpful.
This is a golden video. Thank you!
This one was helpful, thanks a lot!
I had a few jobs that say my job responsibilities will be one thing during the interview and then I get the job and start the training and it turns out to be completely different or a scenario that I didn't expect so I end up quitting.
On an interview once I asked a woman who was a corporate controller what her management style was. Her response was
" nobody has ever asked me that before. ! " Yes she is a narcissist.
Thank you!! I got the job!!! Good bless you!!!
Some very useful guidance here. Thank you.
Awesome questions! Spot on! Thank you!
I took notes. Thank you.
Interview in two days. Catching up on your videos!
Thankyou fur your tips, all good thoughts
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Thank you this is very helpful and I will rewatch and take notes. I have an interview tomorrow. đ¤đź
You have some of the best information!
4:18 Damn that's a good one. Brian putting us on game đ
Great Video! Subscribed!
wow! awesome content! thank you!
I was given a job offer today after watching this video and asking a few of these questions.
I like asking âWhat can I do between now and staring the role to prepare me for the position?â
Great questions
excellent questions.
I like your channel. I am an older person with both a business and IT / Networking background. I thought this was an especially good video. I also like it that you offer training courses that you develop and I assume that you sell to provide additional income. Only the savvy channel masters incorporate this into their presentations. Very nice.
Loved it.
Great job. Greetings from Brazil.
A good questions to ask and employer is: Can I see your resume?
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Thank you for your incredible insight and knowledge! I got the job!
Awesome news! Congrats!
Really good questions. I've never heard these before, much less asked an interviewer.
Lesson learned: if they donât mention benefits, make sure You do before signing on. I signed as a seasonal employee for seasonal bonuses after being told that I would be rehired on as a permanent employee after season, but it was only mentioned after I signed on that only permanent employees are eligible for medical insurance and they wonât consider time invested as a seasonal employee towards the 1500hrs to be eligible for medical.
i'm gonna ask all of them :3
Brilliant stuff
Thank you. You help me build confidence. That's why subscribe to your channel
This video has been the most helpful yet! Thank you!
Thanks awsome content
Thank you