The questions you ask an interviewer are important and can show your level of motivation for a job position. They can also help you evaluate if the company culture and daily job requirements fit what you are looking for. It’s important to have some goals in mind in the interview stage and to think about what you are looking to get out of this new job opportunity. You will also be able to analyze the daily working environment and see if it suits how you work best. After all, you will be spending your weekdays there and it’s important to fill the time working on projects that will add value to your career and help you grow. These 3 questions outlined below are the best questions to ask an interviewer to show your motivation for the job and to also evaluate whether the position is right for you.
- What does an average day in this job look like?
This question shows forward thinking and evaluative skills. You are already analyzing what the job could look like and considering if the daily tasks of the job match what you are looking for. This question can also help you find out if the type of day you will have in the job fits how you work best, for example if you are more into jobs where you have a manager with daily meetings or for example if you prefer working with a little more independence, this question will help you judge whether the job aligns with your working style.
- How do you measure success for this position?
A question about measuring success shows that you are curious about how the company you are applying to evaluates performance. Every company is different and it is important to understand what is considered successful and unsuccessful performance because this can vary depending on the companies and roles you apply to. Usually you will get answers in the form of metrics or KPIs (key performance indicators) and it’s important to understand how the metrics were created to analyze if the metrics are realistic and whether you will be able to meet them.
- What are some of the challenges I will face?
This question will help you understand the daily challenges of the job and what problem solving skills you will need to use to overcome them. It will also help you gain perspective on what tasks the company considers challenging and how they would solve them. You can also use this question to judge whether you are prepared to face the challenges of the role and if they are the type of challenges you would enjoy having to add value to your career.
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