Best questions to ask at the end of an interview.

While preparing for our interviews, we often forget that an interview is a two way conversation or discussion to reach a decision if  you and the organization are right fit for each other.

As much as we prepare and practice for the questions we might be asked by the interviewer, we must prepare for the questions we can ask at the end of the interview.

Mostly interviewers wrap up with a question "Do you have any questions for us?" It gives you an opportunity to put forward your doubts, if any. As well as a chance to know the company and its working culture in a better way.

You should remember that as much as the interviewer is assessing you, you are assessing them as well. 

Here you must give a thought to what you are going to ask. As this part of the interview is also as important as your performance during the interview. Asking thoughtful questions will set you apart as a candidate and leave a positive impact on the interviewer.

Hiring managers have disclosed that if you don't ask questions you might present yourself disinterested. This might break the impression you have created till now. And I know you would not want that. So go ahead and ask at least two questions. Just like you prepare for everything else prepare your questions as well. I would suggest you to prepare at least four to five questions.

But remember don't put questions just because you have been asked to. Give enough time to prepare it.

Here I am sharing few questions with you to choose from.

•  Have I answered all your questions?
•  Do you want me to elaborate on anything mentioned in my resume?
•  How would you describe the company's working culture?
•  Why do you like working here?
•  What is the next step in the interview process?
•  When can I expect to hear from you?
•  What are the challenges of this job profile?
•  What a typical day would be in this job?
•  What are the qualities one must possess to excel at the company?
•  How success is measured here?
•  How would this role contribute to company's short term goal in three years?
•  What does the career path of the one working on this profile look like?

Asking thoughtful questions will make you stand out of the crowd. 

So, go ahead and ASK.

All the best for the next round.

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Why should we hire you?

Why should we hire you? Why you think you are the right person for this position?

This is one of the most commonly asked question in an interview. Though it sound difficult to answer it is an easy one. And an absolute opportunity to talk about your skills and accomplishments. The motto behind asking this question is to know about your strengths and skills which will help in achieving organization's goal. With a little preparation and practice you can definitely go way ahead in your interview and grab that position.

You have to keep few things in mind while articulating your answer.

- Always mention strengths which are directly required for the position. Read the job description carefully and do your research about what the company is actually looking for. And align your skills accordingly.
- Give Examples. Support your strength and skills with some real life examples where you have shown these skills. It gives substance to your answer. Don't just list out skills you might have searched over internet.
- Merge hard skills and soft skills. Jot down five to seven skills you possess which are required for the job profile. And while formulating your answer make sure to include both technical/hard skills as well as soft skills. 

- Match your qualification. Apart from your skills and personal traits, you can include some short term course or certification which might help you in understanding the company or its product in a better way than others. 


Sample answers - 

1. You describe in the job listing that you're looking for a special education assistant teacher with an abundance of patience and compassion. Having served as a tutor at a summer school for dyslexic children for the past two years, I've developed my ability to be extremely patient while still achieving academic gains with my students. My experience teaching phonics to children aged 6 to 18 has taught me strategies for working with children of all ages and abilities, always with a smile.

2. The job listing states that you are looking for someone with patience and superior communication skills. While volunteering and holding an office for the Special Olympics, I learned how to be patient with the athletes and participants at our state’s Special Olympics. Coordinating the event helped me develop better communication and planning skills which are imperative when performing the responsibilities you described today. 

3. Though I’m a recent university graduate, my coursework, major, and minor all coincide with this position. On top of that, I have gained some job experience relevant both during my previous internship and in the volunteer gig that I work, both of which you may remember mentioned in my resume. Finally, I have been crossing my fingers for this job specifically, because there would be no place I’d rather work!

What Not to Say.

1. Don't answer a memorized script. Yes its suggested to prepare and practice your responses before the interview. But don't just mug up everything. Keep an outline of the answer in your mind and tailor it according to the interview.

2. Its not what you want. Don't just talk about what you are looking forward to in  the position. But what you can offer to the company. 

Once you have drawn the outline of your answer, don't forget to practice as much as you can. Do mirror practice, record your answer or ask your friend or family to be your interviewer. 

All the best for the next round!!

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*sample answers have been researched and collected from different online sources.