Sometimes Questions, Not Answers, Can Win the Job

Check out Winnie Anderson’s column in the Atlantic City Weekly for two timely articles: 1) How to Answer the Toughest Interview Questions, and 2) 10 Steps to Recession-Proof Your Career.

Here’s just a sample of strategies you can use in the interview – these are the five “Must Ask” questions Winnie suggests you include in any employment conversation:

1. What do I need to do over the next three to six months in order to be considered successful in this position?
2. What are the two or three things I would need to do to make sure the major goal of the job was accomplished?
3. What, if anything, needs to be changed, fixed, or improved over the next few months?
4. What are the biggest challenges in the job?
5. Are there any problems that need to be addressed right away?

One of the thing employers look for in applicants is an ability to ask questions directly related to the job and performance expectations. Keep these questions in your interview tool kit and you’ll always be prepared to build employers' confidence in your candidacy.

posted by Deb Dib