HR experts reveal questions job candidates should be asking

HR experts reveal questions job candidates should be askingHR experts reveal questions job candidates should be askingJob hunters spend hours before a big job interview researching the company, looking uponline company ratingsandkununu reviews, and even writing out scripted responses to questions they might be asked. Yet, in every industry theres one simple interview question where most peoples minds go blank Do you have any questions for me?Theemployee questions portion of the job interviewshifts the hiring manager into the hot seat. This time is the job candidates best opportunity to learn if the ort is a good fit forthem.Yet, most of us freeze or stumble over a few filler questions to quickly wrap up the conversation or out of fear of asking something inappropriate and offending the interviewer.But according to professional recruiters and HR experts, the questions you ask play a large part in their decision process by providing insight into a candidates genuine interest in the rol e and their own career priorities.We asked hiring managers and recruiters to reveal most important interview questions candidates should be asking during a job interview and heres what they saidQuestions hiring experts want candidates to ask (and three you should skip)1.Steve Pritchard, HR Consultant atgiffgaffAbove all, Pritchard urged candidates to focus their questions around their long term career goals.How do you plan to measure success in this role?Asking this question will give the interviewee an insight into what they will be judged against, which will then help them to gauge whether they would be a good fit for the role or not.If you are applying for a job that has two major responsibilities one of which you are very keen on pursuing as a career path and one you are less interested in you should find out which responsibility will be your primary focus. If it turns out that your field of interest in the basis for the majority of work, its a good bet you will fit into this role, very well.What does a career path look like in this role, in this company?Many people dont ask this for fear of sounding like they are running before they can walk.This question will give the interviewer a sense that you arent planning on just getting a years experience and then jumping ship you are looking for a long-term position and to develop within that company. It will also show that you are ambitious and arent looking for a role that you can just plod along in for the next few years. If you are looking for a job that offers advancement opportunities, you must ask this question before accepting an offer you dont want to start a job only to find out that theres no room for promotion, pay rises or progression.2. Christine Chung, Senior Talent Manager atFueledAs an HR expert at a recruiting technology company, Chung believes you should use your questions to get a general timeline of the responsibilities and career path the position offers.What are your expectations for th is role during the first 30 days, 60 days, year?This question gives you an awesome birds eye view of the role before you even start.This question will give the interviewer a sense that you arent planning on just getting a years experience and then jumping ship you are looking for a long-term position and to develop within that company. It will also show that you are ambitious and arent looking for a role that you can just plod along in for the next few years. If you are looking for a job that offers advancement opportunities, you must ask this question before accepting an offer you dont want to start a job only to find out that theres no room for promotion, pay rises or progression.What are some of your greatest strategic challenges in the next 2-3 years?Youll be surprised at how honest your interviewers can be with this question. You can get a lot of information on what the organization/gruppes greatest pain points are.3. Sean Killian, Operations Team Lead atEnola Labs SoftwareRe cruiter Sean Killian encourages job hunters not to shy away from the so-called risky questions addressing possible gaps and weaknesses.Is there anything about my background or what weve discussed here today that would make you hesitant to offer me the position?This is a great closing question. It allows another opportunity to elaborate on any reservations the interviewer might have related to the candidate. It shows assertiveness, maturity and a desire to clear up any potential misunderstandings that may prevent employment.4. Paige NeJame, Owner ofCertaPro PaintersEntrepreneur and Business owner had a similar approach to tackling taboo topics in questions, especially when it comes to salary.People are so afraid to talk about money, but this is a job, not a hobby after all. All interviewers understand that money matters, so dont hesitate before askingHow much can I expect to make in this job?5. Michael OLeary, CEO ofHRMRecruitRecruiting leader Michael OLeary thinks the best way for j ob seekers to get the full picture of the position theyre interviewing for is to prepare specific questions interviewers in different departments who can offer unique perspectives on different areas of the company culture.Your questions might vary depending on who you are interviewing with. A line manager might tell you mora about the problem that this hire needs to address. An HR team member may be able to share mora about the overall organizational culture and what type of person works out well for the company. A CEO or other senior leader can explain what the future of the organization looks like and what part you can play in that future.Who is the manager that I would be working for and how would you describe their style of management?And what is the structure of the department?And now that you know what career experts want to hear from you, what questions do they think candidates should avoid at all costs?The questions you SHOULDNT ask1. Anything vague or not specific to the ro leAvoid yes or no questions, or questions that are so broad that they are difficult to promptly give answers to. You dont want to jam up a conversation with too much silence or awkwardness. Christine Chung Senior Talent Manager, Fueled2. Anything you should already knowAvoid asking questions to which you could have easily found the answers elsewhere, the companys website for example, and make sure the questions are of genuine interest to you, it will be easily apparent if its not. Michael OLeary, CEO HRMRecruit3. No question at allAlmost every expert agreed that the one thing job seekers should avoid doing during the closing questions portion of the interview is stay silent. Your first instinct might be to flatter your interviewer by telling them theyve answered everything. However, this is actually the worst thing you can do and may give the hiring team the impression that youre indifferent to learning about the position.No, I have no questions, is a missed opportunity to find ou t more about the position, the company and the industry. Take this time to find out if this is the right job for you. Michael OLeary, CEO HRMRecruit- - - So at the end of your next job interview, ask for the answers you want.Thisarticlewas originally published onKununu.com.