Job seekers are constantly being told of the importance of being prepared for job interviews by having a list of questions to ask by the recruiter and hiring manager. However, equally important is to understand that there are questions that should not be asked. While the question itself may not necessarily be wrong, it just maybe an inappropriate time to ask. On the other hand, some questions should be avoided all together. Here are ten that the job seekers should not aske during the interview process.
1. Can you tell something about your company?
By asking this question, the aspiring candiate puts down the employer. The employer expects to visit the company website and understand their business model, history, products, services, etc. Candidates are expected to read the 'About Us' section where they provide a vast information about their company. Moreover, they should also go through the 'Press' section of the company where they provide information about their latest products, customer reviews, awards they won recently, etc.
2. Will you do a reference check?
The moment the candidate ask this question, the interviewer may think you have something to hide. So better not raising a red flag by asking it. Most companies do a third party agency to conduct a 'reference check'. So avoid such questions.
3. What is your leave policy?
Don't ask this question. It looks like you want to relax. Most companies talk of work-life balane, but few only practise them.
4. Do you work on Saturdays?
Avoid this question. This gives the employer suspicions about your intensions to work hard.
5. When will I get my next increment?
This question makes you appear 'greedy'. The employer thinks that ypou are looking for money all the time and will change jobs if they offer marginally higher salary.
6. Do you have any other jobs available in your company?
You may be offered a job, which you think is below your insspirations. If you feel that the job is below your ability, then say so directly at the interview.
You could say, " I did this job three years ago. Last two years, I have been leading a team. May I know the career progression for this position? "
7. How soon I can transfer to another role?
You may have been offered a sales role and you may be interested in a marketing or brand management role. Asking this question has no meaning as you literally saying to the employer, " I don't like this job". Remember, most employees will keep you for a reasonable time in the offered role and depending upon your performance transfer you to a different role.
8. Can you tell me the best way ( bus or train ) to reach the office from my residence?
Don't ask this question! You can easily find out the answer talking to the people in the neighbouhood and at the bus or train station.
9. Are there opportunities for promotion?
Please don't raise this question during the interview. Once you join the company and prove yourself, then you can raise this issue with your boss. In today's job market, your priority should be to first get the job. It's better to look for promotion after that.
10. When do I start?
Since you are not sure that you have been offered, don't ask this question. The employer gets the feeling that you are overconfident and brash, and may not suit them. A better way for job seekers to show their interest is to be direct. They should tell the interviewer that they are very interested in being considered further for the position and offer to provide whatever additional information the company might need.
Job seekers need to make sure they understand what is important to cover during the job interview: selling themself as the candidate of choice. They can do this by communicating their skills and experience and seeking further information about the job and the employer, rather than asking the wrong questions.
So all the best future managers!
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