You're in the hot seat and everything is going well. You feel good about
your responses to the interviewer's questions; the culture seems like a
great fit; and the more you hear about the role, the more it sounds
like your dream job.
Then the hiring manager asks, "Have any questions for me?"
Your response: "Yes, I do. First, how many hours would I be expected to work?"
And just like that, you're out of the running.
Here
are a few questions that can kill your chances of landing a job,
according to Brian de Haaf, founder and CEO of software company Aha!:
1. "What does your company really do?"
You might as well just say, "So, I didn't prepare for this interview."
"You
wouldn't like it if an interviewer didn't do their homework before
speaking with you, so why would you not extend the same courtesy?" de
Haaf asks in a recent LinkedIn post.
"No matter the role you're interviewing for, you should be familiar
with the company and what they do. It's your job to approach the
interview excited to explain how your unique skills will help the team
achieve it."
Not preparing sufficiently tells the interviewer
you're not seriously interested in the job - and also says you have no
respect for their time.
2. "How many hours would I be expected to work?"
"This
question says a lot about a candidate's priorities," says de Haaf. "The
interview is your place to shine and show why you're the best person
for the role. Since the most successful workers are great at time
management, you should be confident that you can prioritize to get the
job done."
It also tells the interviewer that you're only
interested in doing the bare minimum, de Haaf adds. So avoid questions
about hours, paid time off, and sick days.
3. "When will I get a raise?"
This
is another revealing question, de Haaf says. "Those who ask this show
that money is their primary motivator," he explains. Employees earn
raises through hard work - not time. "The best candidates know this and
are willing to work for advancement. They don't expect it outright - or
ask about it in interviews."
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