15 Clever Questions To Ask Your Interviewer!

About this Video

• Video Title: 15 Clever Questions To Ask Your Interviewer!
• Channel: A Life After Layoff
• Speakers: One speaker (name not provided in transcript)
• Duration: 00:12:18

Introduction

This video provides 15 insightful questions job seekers can ask interviewers. The speaker emphasizes that interviews are a two-way street; candidates should assess the company and its culture as much as the interviewer assesses them. The video organizes questions by category (strategy, career growth, company culture, hiring manager, and questions for companies with past layoffs).

Key Takeaways

• Interview as a Two-Way Street: Job interviews are a mutual assessment process. Candidates should actively gather information about the company and role.
• Strategic Questions: Asking "Why is this job open?" provides crucial context and allows candidates to tailor their responses. Inquiring about the department's strengths and weaknesses helps candidates identify areas where they can contribute.
• Career Growth Assessment: Questions about first-year expectations, the success of previous employees in the role, and long-term growth prospects help gauge career advancement potential.
• Company Culture and Hiring Manager Assessment: Questions about the company's challenges, one thing the hiring manager would change, the hiring manager's leadership style, and performance metrics reveal valuable insights into company culture and management style.
• Layoff Considerations: If a company has a history of layoffs, asking about reasons for past layoffs and future safeguards is crucial.