Career Talk: Do you have any questions for me?

 Do you have any questions for me?

None. (the candidate replied)

We normally hear this during the last part of the interview. We often missed the chance to ask insightful questions to the company or the interviewer. 

Asking questions during a job interview is actually normal. It gives a lasting good impression. Personally as an HR practitioner, I love candidates who asked questions and not just the interviewer all throughout. It gives us a sense of check of balance of our work, of our company culture and behavior, of our direction.

Here are some guide questions you may take during your job interview and it's okay to print it out and then ask this to your hiring manager. 

1. What is one thing that's key to being successful in this company that somebody from the outside the company wouldn't know?

2. How would you describe the company culture, and if you could change one thing about the culture what would it be?

3. Who are the heroes in this company and what characteristics do they have in common with one another?

4. What are the characteristics of people you have hired in the past, but who have burned out, failed, or left?

5. What's it like working with [ name of hiring manager]?

6. How is success measured in this role?

7. What do you see ahead for the company in the next two years?

8. What is the rhythm of work here? Is it consistent, or are there periods during the year where there are crunch times and we're pulling all nighters? How about the decision - making style of the leadership team.

Please note that note all of these questions may and may not be applicable depending on situation, culture, race of the organization. These are the guiding questions from Robin Guidry that I have tried asking and it worked and as an HR practitioner is proper enough to set your expectation on what you are getting in to and a great chance to make a lasting impression. Plus, it's a two way street, you will be bringing in your talent and experience to the table, you have to make sure it will make you happy, satisfied, stable (not worry), elevate your career growth & experiences and a great emphasis to your mental health.