Just a side note: if you're watching this from a country that's not the US, carefully consider whether the question will work in the culture of the country you're in. I watched this with 2 of my Peruvian students and there were definitely a few questions where we were like: "You would NOT want to ask this question in an interview in Peru because it's way too direct and will do more harm than good." :) Context is everything!

I've asked this one question at the end of interviews with hiring managers (so the final round) ever since I first heard it years ago, and every time I've asked it the interviewer was pleasantly caught off guard and impressed. In my read of things it made a big impact and for what it's worth I've been hired every time I get that far in the hiring process. Here's the question: *"Have I said anything or done anything up to this point that has made you think I'm not an optimal fit for this position?"* I think it's really effective because it automatically, in an unexpected moment, leads the hiring manager to make a snap up/down judgement on whether or not you can work there. Assuming your interview went well, they'll answer "No" and then proceed to say all the things they like about you. In one exchange you put all of your strengths to the front of their mind along with the positive affirmation that you're qualified to work for them Like I said I loved the question when I first heard it and as far as I can tell it's been a deal sealer for me in interviews

@dansmar_2414

11 ай бұрын

I don't think so, because you are stimulating the interviewer to search for failing points. You are challenging her/him to find the bad things. It'll stay glued in their mind.

@PaperRaines

11 ай бұрын

@@dansmar_2414 sure...... that's your opinion that contradicts my opinion on the concept, but, like I said I've been hired 100% of the times I've asked it. So............... do with that what you will 🤷🏾

@swatichoudhary9066

4 ай бұрын

I have asked this question twice in two different interviews. I got positive reply that boosted my confidence but i got rejected for both roles.

I loved It! Thank you for This great sharing

Agh, I could have seriously used these last year lol. I few were known but a lot of great additional questioned listed! Thank you!

This video is amazing, this questions about specific departments like a team, company and the culture have increase your interest and authority about this job.

This was super helpful, thank you!

I love this video. Great tips and funny! ❤

Its always how should one prepare for an interview. It's never how the Interviewer should prepare for taking interview. Based on my own experience, majority of interviewers i have faced do not know how to answer these questions when a candidate asks them.

So necessary thank you!

Great article, indeed fantastic suggestions which were really useful

Excellent tips, for sure I’ll use some of them in my job interviews. Nowadays I feel the interviewers are not so open for questions, when the interview is almost done they ask if I do have question just to follow the protocol and then a quick bye and soon will keep in touch.

Great questions. I suspect some interviewers would be like this guy is asking too many difficult questions and some be like this is a good intelligent candidate.

This was a great video, definitely ask a few of these questions on previous interview.

@PaperRaines

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Good video. Thank you so much

Great question I realy like them and pretty sur that some of them are crucial to impresse the interviewer as they are not expected and prepared to these question about the company the team the culture and the expecting for me in 90 days to accoplish . Thanks again for the share

Thanks!

Challenges we should know 1st .. that will pioneering the new trends

Thank HBR

I was in on an interview for my positional replacement, and the sales mgr (female) asked the candidate when she was due. She was NOT pregnant. Thank god she didn’t know the state’s employment laws when she didn’t get the job. 😳

was always easy for me

I have found this video incredibly useful. Unfortunately, recently I was not chosen as the winning candidate even though according to the feedback I received with the rejection, I was seen as the best-prepared candidate. Crazy, right? Unfortunately, it's my personality to do my best, so I cannot do less. But it's something I've been experiencing throughout my career: doing your best is not needed. So what questions can I ask that would indicate that doing your best is appreciated at a company? Thanks for all the tips!

Most of applicant often forgotten is your first impression.

6:38 Love it!! this is a really provoking one!!! 7:49 what have successful employees moved on to?

As a manager with 2000+ interviews with candidates, I can responsibly state that the question the author of the video recommends "How long have you been a manager?" can fail your interview. This question potentially contains two other presuppositions: 1. The candidate has doubts about the manager's competence - "Six months, well then I can see why you're asking me these questions..." 2. The candidate is about to apply for a manager's position. When I hear such frankly failing questions, my response is - "please tell me how long I'm in my position is related to the vacancy we're talking about?" I've never had one case where a candidate was able to explain the reason for their interest. Usually he blushes and mumbles.

@cyberla

9 ай бұрын

Terrible questions! Thanks for the feedback!

But what if you got the job, u take it then realize they offer no health insurance? I think this needs to be discussed in the interview?

there are some good questions there that are very useful! It could be interesting to discuss how people can best deal with situations where they do not experience a good fit with the job or the manager? How can you best deal with this in a constructive way?