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FEEDBACK QUESTIONS

? Memorably Bad Question

#18

What do you pay me if you fire me?
Don’t worry. We’ll never have to deal with that issue.

ACT-1 Recruiter
Phoenix, AZ

If you get a sense that the interviewer thinks you are underqualified,
here’s a question that might give you a shot at persuading him or her that
you have what it takes.

11-7
Is there anything else I can elaborate on so that you would have a better
understanding of my qualifications and suitability for this position?
The answer often reveals where the interviewer is less than totally com-
fortable with your credentials.
11-8
Are there any areas in which you feel I fall short of your requirements?
You’re making a direct appeal to the interviewer to talk about your
shortcomings. Now show the interviewer how you can listen to criticism
without getting defensive.

11-9
Can you give me any feedback that would make me more attractive to the
company in the future or that I could benefit from next time?
If you don’t get the job, maybe this question will at least give you some
vital feedback you can use for next time.
11-10
Is there anything else you need from me to have a complete picture of my
qualifications?
This is an alternative and elegant formulation of the central feedback
question.

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