“Many job seekers focus so hard on answering interview questions well that they forget something very important: You are there to ask questions, too.”
In this Forbes article, Joe Konop explains why job applicants need to be proactive when they are interviewing for employment. Specifically, you should strive to achieve three things during the interview
- Make sure the interviewer has no reservations about you.
- Demonstrate your interest in the employer.
- Find out if you feel the employer is the right fit for you.
Mr. Konop also provides 10 possible questions (and the rationale for asking each question) that you could ask during an interview. For example
- What is the single largest problem facing your staff and would I be in a position to help you solve this problem?
- What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?
- What is the next step in the process?
For more information, click here. Then enter the title of this article “10 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask” to read the actual article.
Teaching Suggestions
You may want to use the information in this blog post and the original article to
- Help students understand that the job market is very competitive, and they must be proactive to get the employment position they want.
- Describe how preparing for an interview can make the difference between obtaining the employment position they really want and unemployment.
Discussion Questions
- Choose a specific job and describe the traits that you would need to be successful.
- Assume you are a college senior and are interviewing for a position with a major employer in the marketing, banking, or accounting industry. How would you prepare for a job interview with this company?
- What factors make the difference between a good employee and a bad employee?
Melissa Hart
Focus on Personal Finance, 7e 