By michael vivar
The application process is done. The prospective employer likes the submitted resume. Everything seems to be sorted for a wildly successful interview.
There's one more factor that might have been missed. Beyond preparing for every possible question from an interviewer, be ready with questions for the interviewer.
Additional engagement by an applicant telegraphs genuine interest and makes them stand out. Here are suggested questions to ask that will leave a good impression.
Ask the interviewer what they personally enjoy about the organization. It conveys an empathic personality.
Working in the same environment with the same people everyday behooves an applicant to probe what sort of mental space they'll be regularly occupying.
Inquiring about challenges and resolutions provides insight into the final interviewer who, likely, will be the applicant's direct supervisor.
Learning the methods of success used by the person who previously held the position creates a baseline to build future strategies.
Asking about the logistics of an office is especially important for recent grads and/or those new to the sector. It prevents being overwhelmed when starting a new job.
This subject should be broached delicately. If this position was previously filled, inquiring why they left is helpful in gauging if the job is a good fit.
It's imperative to get an impression of how a position in an organization evolves over six months to a year. Stagnation can lead to boredom and lack of motivation.