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Revealed: 8 Questions You Should NEVER ASK In A Job Interview

When an interviewer asks you if you have any questions during a job interview, this is your opportunity to add yourself some bonus.

At this point, each question you ask has the potential to reflect your knowledge of the company, your interest in the position, and your work ethic.

The interview questions you ask should demonstrate to the interviewer that you have done some research about them and that you are actually interested in the job, not just wasting time. Demonstrate that you are a good fit for the job opportunity and for the organization and would be an asset, if they can convince you to accept a job offer.

Asking bad questions may indicate lack of interest, preparation, or intelligence. This can cost you the job.

Here’s a list of questions you should never ask an employer during an interview

Questions You Should Not Ask At An Interview

1. What is the salary for this position?

Do not ask this question on a first interview. If you know that you will refuse a job that pays less than a certain amount, you can state the amount in your cover letter.

However, if you are even somewhat flexible regarding salary, it is best not to discuss compensation until you are offered a position.

Asking about money too early in the process sends the message that you’re arrogant and rude.

2. What does your company do?

Avoid asking any questions about the company that you could have researched beforehand on the company website.

These questions demonstrate that you have not done your research, and imply that you are not interested in the position. It indicates that you are lazy, lazy and lazy. Period!

3. What type of health insurance does this company offer?

Wait until you are offered the position before you begin asking questions about benefits.
It’s better to save this question for the end of the process, when it’s clearer that you’ll receive a job offer.

However, if there is a benefit that you require from a job, such as a particular type of health insurance, bring it up with human resources rather than the interviewer.

4. Will I need to work on weekends?

Questions about hours and extra work imply that you are hoping to work as little as possible. It will almost exclusively be perceived as your refusal to do what it takes to get the job done.

Don’t try to make adjustments to the schedule before you’ve even been offered the job.
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5. Can I work from home?

Asking to work from home implies that you dislike working with others, you do not work well under direct supervision, or you have a difficult schedule to work around.

Unless it was implied in the initial job description, don’t bring it up. Some companies will allow you to work from home on occasion once they see what a productive employee you are.

But an interview isn’t the time to be asking for special favors. Right now your top priority is selling them on you first.

6. Avoid open ended questions

Most questions with a “yes,” “no,” or other one-word answer could likely be answered by searching the company’s website. Instead, stick to questions that will create a dialogue between yourself and the employer.

These questions give answers that are short, with virtually no rich description. This will leave you with limited information.

7. Don’t ask for any personal question

While it is a good idea to try to establish a rapport with your interviewer, do not ask personal questions that are not public information.

Avoid overly personal questions about the interviewer’s family, race, gender, etc. Questions like these are inappropriate and will probably kill your chances of getting a job. Focus on questions about the job.

8. How long do you promote employees?

An individual asking this question may come off as arrogant and entitled. It implies that you are not interested in the position for which you are applying, and that you are merely waiting to move on to something better.

Instead, you could ask the employer, “What are some of the opportunities for growth at this company?”

In the end, remember the worst question of all is the one you never ask. Not asking questions can be just as bad, or worse, than asking terrible questions in a job interview. It can reveal a lot about your communication skills, personality, and confidence and it can leave the interviewer with a bad impression of you.

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