The Reverse Interview

>> Ask questions about people that have grown within the organization. So I would ask, hey, you know, who's your longest-serving employee, what role did they start out at, you know, the company holding, and what do they do now? [ Music ] >> Very important, you have to have a question, you want to continue to have that communication, that dialogue, with whoever's interviewing. What are the things that you like about working for this organization? So trying to get more of an in-depth of what should I expect when I start working here? What's the environment like? And that will also help you make a decision when an offer is given to you. >> You know, I think one of the best things for people to ask is, you know, if you were looking at me and, you know, asking me, you know, what it is about myself, what could I do to make the company better, and what I could do for making the company different. You know, I think that's a great question to ask. I think asking, you know, what their expectations would be for the person they would want to hire for that position, you know, I think is great. So you clearly understand what they're looking for, and, you know, really what their objectives are. >> Questions like, what, I mean, beyond what is my day-to-day going to look like, where do you want me to take this company, and what -- what are the potential levels that I -- potential things that I could do to help this company grow? I think it shows that you are -- you're both in it for the long haul, or at least a longer haul, and that you are -- you know, that you are taking pride in what this company is going to become. >> You should always have questions. There's a lot of people that don't, and it kind of leaves a bad taste in the mouth. If you don't at least ask, you know, what does a standard day look like? That's a great question, and it kind of opens up the doors to have a lot of follow-up questions. >> A good question, I think, would be to ask about the company culture. That's one of the main aspects of my company that's kept me here for five years. For me, it was finding a competitive atmosphere with people who were like me. >> It's very nice when a student comes in and they want to know, why do you like working at this company? Why do you like your position? Because, at that point, you can kind of see that they're maybe thinking about, I'm looking for a career, I'm not looking just for a job that I'm going to stay with for a short period of time. >> What do you like the most about the job? Why is it that you stayed in this career for a long time? What is it that attracts you to the job? These are the questions that when the interviewer hears, he's going to get to really explain his or her personal story towards why he or she likes that job, and I think the more that the interviewee can try to make those connections through their questions, the better off, they're going to have a chance to be remembered afterwards, and that should give them more of a chance to end up getting the follow-on interview. [ Music ]