Comments on: The One Question Applicants Never Ask, But Should.

By: Karen Flowers The Resume Chick

Karen Flowers The Resume Chick — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:19:10 +0000

Yes. Yes. Yes. Know what is expected of you. I really loved this article. I think so many people are THAT nervous and unprepared in an interview that they forget. Go into an interview thinking- hey, I really want this job- but if it all goes bad… no biggie. You WILL find another. PROMISE. Also – go into an interview with a very suave attitude, it will help you to relax, and help you find the interviewers personality and will help you two get along well.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:31:14 +0000

9 is a great one to ask. 10 is as far as you should go, you can walk away with a good idea of whats going to happen from there.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:36:37 +0000

Worst question!

You should never ever ever ever ever ever ask that question!

It is cliche and it will not impress the interviewer.

Even if they like you, they will not answer that question.

The best question worded in a polite non-aggressive way is:
Are there any questions about the skills I spoke about or is there any additional information I can give you that will help you make a decision?

By: Ralph Vasquez

Ralph Vasquez — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:29:50 +0000

“When can I start?” or “Would you like for me to start now?” I am 48 yrs old now and I have used that line or something very close to it, but indicating a sense of urgency and confidence and the ability and skills to this particular position most employers see a self motivated employee, ready and willing to work.
I have had 2 jobs in my life and both jobs I had to interview for. I love the interview process. That is a place where you can “sell yourself” and I am really good about that. My personality is outgoing and enthusiastic. Lots of eye contact. No signs of nervousness and complete confidence in yourself.
Never show signs of weakness or being overly nervous. Know what you are applying for. If you lack any skills for any particular position chances are you are going to blow it during the interview or later while in your probation period. Never give false information to be hired. Sometimes, no experience is the best experience. Many employer’s enjoy molding employee’s.
Good luck to everyone looking for employment. Remember a resume is only a tool to highlight in brief you.
Don’t use the resume to get hired. You should be able to sell yourself to the interviewer with the aide of a resume.

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By: Erin W.

Erin W. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:38:26 +0000

Rather than “When can I start” I like some of the other options presented by some of the comments – like “What objections…” and the one about anything on the resume that would keep me from being hired… What’s worked best for me in the past has been a simple, “What chances to I have of obtaining this job?” It’s fairly simple and direct, and most interviewers will be impressed by it, but won’t be caught off guard by it and think that you’re being presumptuous.

By: Oren

Oren — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:55:29 +0000

I am currently int he process of interviews with different companies. I am from the Philippines and usually companies conduct several interviews before the real hiring part. I wanna know what are the usual objectives of each interview? DO you happen to know?

And at what stage should we ask these questions? SHould we ask these during the initial interview? Or in the final interview?

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By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:14:21 +0000

Nah that’s daft. You’d look like a total smart arse.

The 10 questions above are really good, but the last one is risky and smug.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:44:20 +0000

I think the best closing question is this: Is there anything on my resume or in my background that would preclude me from working for your company? If the answer is no, then the follow up question should be: Great, then when may I start? If the answer is yes, I have concerns about this or that. Then the candidate has a chance to answer those concerns.

Thanks for a great post.