| So you've managed to get through an interview | | | | - If you are replacing somebody as they left |
| for that graduate vacancy, you think you've | | | | as they were removed from the position, ask |
| answered the interviewees questions well and | | | | how the previous employee failed to perform |
| are fairly confident that you've secured the | | | | in this position and why. |
| position. Until the question that every body | | | | |
| hates in an interview arises, that is of | | | | - Ask about how your performance will be |
| course "do you have any questions to ask us?" | | | | measured |
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| This is where your mind goes blank and there | | | | - Ask about appraisals and performance |
| is an awkward silence if your not prepared. | | | | reviews: find out how frequent they are and |
| A potential employer doesn't want to hear "no | | | | if they will be linked to any pay increases |
| thanks", they want to see if you have been | | | | and or bonuses. |
| listening, or want to get a better idea of | | | | |
| your personality. | | | | - Ask about the possibility of any promotion, |
| | | | or any existing development opportunities or |
| Even if your questions about the role had | | | | structure that the company has. |
| previously been answered, you still need to | | | | |
| make conversation here, so here are ten | | | | - You could ask if the interviewer would like |
| topics that you could ask. I wouldn't | | | | any further information, such as references. |
| recommend that you ask them all though, two | | | | |
| or three will suffice! | | | | - You could then go on to ask when they are |
| | | | looking for somebody to start, this will |
| - Ask about how many other people work in the | | | | allow you to tell them about any notice |
| team or department that the vacancy is and | | | | period you may have to give to your current |
| ask about their roles and responsibilities. | | | | employer. |
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| - If the job is a new one, ask about the | | | | You could also ask about any social aspects |
| reason for the job and if there are any | | | | of the company, such as sports clubs or any |
| further development plans. | | | | scheduled events |
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| - If the job is vacant as somebody had | | | | Now that you've read this, you'll never be |
| departed, ask who you are will be replacing | | | | lost for words when this question is asked! |
| and why they have left the position. | | | | |
| | | | Good luck! |