Interviews: 10 questions that won't get you the job
1. "Can you tell me something about your company?"
The
employer is instantly put off! An aspiring candidate is supposed to
visit the company website and understand its business model, products,
services, history etc. Please read the section 'About Us' where
companies provide their history, products, the geographies they serve
etc. Also visit the 'Press' section of the company, where you have
information about latest product releases, what customers say about
their products and any awards they have won, recently.
2. "Will you do a reference check?"
Most
companies use the services of a third party agency to conduct a
'reference check'. The moment you pop this question, a red flag is
hoisted, as the interviewer may think you have something to hide.
3. What is your leave policy?
Don't ask this question. It looks like you like to relax. While most companies talk of work-life balance, few practice them.
4. Do you work on Saturdays?
Avoid this question, as the employer gets a suspicion about your intentions to work hard.
5. When will I get my next increment?
This
question makes you appear ‘greedy’. Avoid it at this stage of the
interview process. The employer thinks that you are looking at money all
the time and hence will change jobs if offered a 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 aspirations. 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 can I transfer to another role?"
You
may have been offered a sales role and you may be interested in a
marketing/brand management role. Asking this question has no meaning as
you are literally saying to the employer "I don’t like this job".
Remember, most employers 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 about 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 people
in the neighborhood 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 they are very
interested in being considered further for the position and offer to
provide whatever additional information the company might need.
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