The questions and statements you disclose after a job interview are essential because they say a lot about you. And though questions like "What would my job experience during the first months would be like?" and "How can I be effective in this role?" are good questions, they won't distinguish you from other candidates. Maybe it's time to step your game up by checking out five of the best questions to ask after the job interview ends, as compiled by the Business Insider.
1. Which experience have helped you prepare for this one, and why?
What this question speaks about you: You will be able to apply what you've previously learned from your old workplace.
What this question tells you: The response of the hiring manager will indicate if the company actually values autonomy, humility and initiative.
2. What makes this workplace special?
What this question speaks about you: You're not just out there looking for any job that would accept you right off the bat just because you need a job, but you're also looking for a right fit.
What this question tells you: The Business Insider's Aja Frost wrote that the hiring manager's response would be an indication if this job is good for you. "Maybe the hiring manager says, 'We're all huge sports fans. Each month, the entire company attends a local game.' If you'd rather clean your bathroom than sit through a single inning of a baseball game, this probably isn't the company for you," Frost wrote.
3. Why are you excited about hiring a new person to play this role?
What this question speaks about you: It only shows that you care, not only about yourself, but your boss and the company's goals as well.
What this question tells you: It could mean that your hiring manager's vision about the job can possibly align with yours.
4. How do the values of the company manifest in the workplace?
What this question speaks about you: It shows the hiring manager that you did your research.
What this question tells you: "Yes, one of our core values is openness, and openness definitely influences much of how we do things. Every Friday, our entire team gets together for a town hall meeting where anyone can ask anything they'd like. I can't remember a single time our CEOs have rejected a question. Also, we use Slack to communicate, and unless a conversation is clearly sensitive or confidential, it takes place in one of our public channels," Frost says that this is what a good response should look like.
5. What's the typical leadership style in this office?
What this question speaks about you: This indicates how you are looking for a productive relationship with the boss.
What this question tells you: "To give you an idea, perhaps you're a big fan of regular feedback and would rather have too much direction than too little. If the hiring manager says, 'We spend a lot of time getting new employees up to speed and making sure they have all the tools necessary to be successful,' you're probably going to get along swimmingly. However, if she says, 'We believe people do their best when they're working independently and don't have someone constantly looking over their shoulder,' then you might want to reconsider," Frost says.
