3 Telling Questions for Job Candidates to Ask Employers

Interviews are not only a time for candidates to answer questions, but also to ask their own — an exchange that can be equally telling.

In a recent blog post for Select International, a Pittsburgh-based employee assessment firm, consultant Adam Hilliard highlights three telling questions job candidates may ask their interviewers. "Often times we look for 'red flags in an interview,'" wrote Mr. Hilliard. He says these questions, and what they imply, are "green flags."

Question: Where do you see the organization in the next five to 10 years?
"This candidate is trying to identify where he or she fits within the organization over the long haul and isn't likely looking for an interim position," wrote Mr. Hilliard.

Question: Why did you join the organization?
"This candidate isn't completely focused on verbally vomiting every single accolade in order to convince me why I should hire him or her," wrote Mr. Hilliard. "He or she is using this opportunity to learn more about a potential co-worker or manager to see how value structures align."

Question: What are the next steps?
"This most frequently coached question to ask, in addition to being thorough and polite, shows the candidate has interest in the position," wrote Mr. Hilliard. "They have initiative, follow-through on their word (provided they actually do follow-up) and are clearly immune to any of the scare tactics your hiring team threw at them during the final interview series."

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