The 10 Worst Questions To Ask At a Job Interview
When the interviewer asks you if you have any questions after a job interview, it can be awkward. Any interviewing tactics books or blogs would advise you to have at least a few questions prepared, and if they are the appropriate questions, they could help you land the job over a competitor who didn't.
Here is a list of interview questions you should never ask, no matter how strongly you believe you should. It will help you in your interview.
Can I ask about your personal life?
There should be no discussion of personal matters.
Where do you hang out? Do you have a partner? Do you like Ed Sheeran?
If you find a topic that both the interviewer and the interviewers are interested in, you may be able to pose a neutral question. Otherwise, it's best to avoid asking them about their interests or opinions.
Say, for instance, that the interviewer is interested in serial killers and reads books and publications about the subject. "Who is or was your favourite serial killer"? This is a question to ask if you both share a similar interest.
Instead of asking, "Can you tell me more about the challenges of the role?" you will establish a solid relationship with the interviewer, who will likely remember you more.
How much will I be paid and will I receive a bonus?
"Do I get a bonus for showing up on time for a month?" "When will I be eligible for a wage increase?"
Salary discussions are usually delicate and the applicant should have been informed of this before the interview.
Ask whether you can start in 6 months if the interviewer suggests that you will get a greater income after working for the company for 6 months.
What are my chances of losing my job during the next six months?
"What would it take to be fired if I happened to be employed?"
It's not a good idea to inquire about redundancy or being layed off because it demonstrates your lack of trust, but who could blame you, especially if you had just been fired from your employer?
Additionally, you might want to be cautious when talking about your probationary term because doing so could raise questions or imply that you haven't completed one in the past.
What credentials and abilities do you have to perform your job?
This question is suicidal and would immediately put you at the bottom of the candidate list and even possibly off it. Who cares if the interviewer crawled their way into the role.
Who cares if they don't have qualificiations. They got the job didn't they? Some people sleep their way to the top. Surely thats a talent in itself.
Others would have obtained the position by acting like snakes, lying, spying on others accomplishments to use as their own, and stepping on others to get up the ladder.
Did I get the job then?
Perhaps even more embarrassing than asking about pay during an interview is asking the interviewer if you got the job. You must keep in mind that other applicants will also be evaluated for the position.
The interviewing process may take a while, especially if the interviewer is picky about the candidate's fit. Please refrain from asking this question like a moron.
What is the job role?
Asking the interviewer what the job role is after applying for it will, in most cases, result in a shorter interview because the interviewer won't want to keep probing you with questions if you don't even know why you're there.
When the position for the role was published, the job description would have provided information on what the duties included.
Whats the companys management style and work culture like?
"Is there a poisonous work atmosphere at your company"?
"Are the management teams micromanagerial machines, and is turnover high"?
Asking about the culture of an organisation isn't necessarily a bad idea if you keep it brief and avoid comparing it to the cesspool of a firm you're seeking to leave.
There are other organisations out there; unfortunately, not all of them will be like the fascist regime you had the misfortune to serve.
Questions that have already been answered?
If you repeatedly ask the same question, such as "Tell me about the daily chores one will confront in the job role," you risk coming off as a complete plank. So keep note of the questions you ask. Although it's a good question, asking it twice will make you appear to be a humanoid Gimp machine that has experienced a repeated fault.
I understand that this is a hybrid position, but can I work entirely from home because I have a fear of offices?
Why should you anticipate working from home all of the time if the position is advertised as a hybrid position?
Even though work can be carried out remotely, it's evident that you periodically need to be in the office. However, they may be a poisonous organisation that wants to micromanage you. Don't go for the job in the first place in this instance.
I have an unpaid debt, so may I receive an advance on my first month's payment?
Why do you believe that you can bargain when you get paid?
The last day of each month is when most businesses make payments.
If you haven't already received a job offer, talking about compensation and when to expect it is total madness.
James Mason
