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INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER

a good match for this position.What is the next step in your interview
process?
This is a very strong concluding question to an interview with HR. It ex-
presses interest, reinforces confidence, and puts the ball into the inter-
viewer’s court.

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Before I leave, is there anything else you need to know concerning my
ability to do this job?
This is another positive way to end the interview, emphasizing your
commitment to action.

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In your opinion, what is the most important contribution that this com-
pany expects from its employees?
Notice how the question solicits the interviewer’s opinion.

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Is there a structured career path at the company?
Some large companies and government agencies have career ladders,
grade levels, and other formal steps for people to advance.
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What are my prospects for advancement? If I do a good job,what is a log-
ical next step?

? Memorably Bad Question

#7

So what is it exactly that you guys do?
If you don’t know and couldn’t be bothered to find out, it tells
me you have no right to be in this culture where people are
proud of what they do here.

Beau Harris
Recruiter
Handspring, Inc.
Mountain View, CA

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