The Interview - The Killer Question

In the last 10 years I have interviewed a lot of people, new hires as well as experienced and so many still don't answer the most important question I ask in every single one.

Have you got any questions for me ? Anything at all ?

So many times the answer comes back - "No thanks you have covered everything I was going to ask."

What the candidate does not realise is that this one could seal the deal and they pass on the opportunity. It has the potential to open so many doors.

These are candidates that are just about to commit to a job where they are going to spend most of their week and they think they really want this job because of the role itself, whether it’s a new opportunity the first job or one that fits their skills sets and is a good opportunity.

What about the culture of the firm, the working environment ? You are about to potentially commit to working with a group of people for the next x years surely you want some insight into what it’s like.

So, do some research, see if you can find out how long the interviewer has been at the firm before the interview. If you can’t find it ask them:

How long have you worked here?
What keeps you here?
What is the best thing about working here?
Is there something you would change?

Really simple questions that will give you some insight to not just the Company but the people you are going to be working with, do you your working cultures align?

This is the chance for you to interview and find out do I really want to work here, it opens up a dialogue and may lead to other questions. If it goes really well it may well be the differentiator between you and another candidate.

Might seem obvious to some, however I still get a very low response on this question, so whether it’s your first ever interview or not, remember to have that killer question ready and open those doors.