My Top 5 Questions To Ask in a Job Interview

My Top 5 Questions To Ask in a Job Interview
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VIDEO SUMMARY:
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Join career expert and award-winning author Andrew LaCivita as he shares his top 5 questions to ask in a job interview!
1. Based on the direction of the company, what do you think will be your greatest accomplishments in the next three years?
Organizations need to be able to think at least three to five years into the future. But, you don't want to join an organization that only thinks about the future. Thinking is nice, but companies that act and build things and have clarity around specifically what they're going to do are worthy of you. Join them.
It's a great question because it helps you understand whether they have a vision and if they have clarity regarding specifically what they want to build.
Questions two, three, and four are about you and your role…
2. What are the qualities of people who are most successful in this position?
You're looking for the traits the employer wants. The reason it’s a great question is you’ll get the actual traits they’re evaluating and you can use that insight immediately to highlight how you and your background and experience match those traits! Plus, it’s a great setup question for the next one.
3. If you were to give me an offer and I was to accept it, one year from now, what will I have done specifically that you would consider this hire to be a raging success?
It gives you clarity to make sure you could actually achieve those objectives. And, it gives you ammunition to use within that interview or subsequent interviews to talk about exactly how you’ll accomplish what they consider a success.
You now know their (year-end) goal is. Get them to envision you completing it for them.
Boom. This one wins the interview even though you’re not done yet. Let’s pile on a bit…
4. If you were to give me an offer and I was to accept it, within one week of starting this job, what will be my biggest surprise?
This is a little safety net for you. You want to make sure you're uncovering information you might not have uncovered with the questions you've designed.
It gets the interviewer thinking hmmm, what might this person not ask in the job interview I could share or what surprised me when I first started with the company?
5. What's your management style and what are your expectations of the position you might not have already mentioned?
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Andrew LaCivita is an internationally recognized executive recruiter, award-winning author, trainer, and founder and chief executive officer of milewalk and the milewalk Academy. He’s dedicated his career to helping people and companies realize their potential, consulting to more than two hundred organizations and counseling more than eleven thousand individuals. He often serves as a trusted media resource and is the award-winning author of Interview Intervention, Out of Reach but in Sight, and The Hiring Prophecies.
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[@andylacivita]

Hi Everyone! Let me know what your biggest struggles are with asking questions in an interview and I will give you a hand!

[@ContraVirtual]

Thank you for your helpful video. As a transitioning military officer, I like #5 especially and will include a question about how they track employee performance as compared to the very structured evaluation cycle in the military with formal evaluation and a point system.

[@monstersince]

Scott Baird if you want a job ask intelligent questions that give the answer yes. sales trick and dont act like a RSM no one wants a smart ass. you failed my interview

[@rhurtado58]

Where can I download the top 5 questions? Thank you

[@TheBillyBowlegs]

Great tips! Thank you. PS. Take a sip of water so you don’t have to smack your lips while you’re talking. It’s a bit distracting.

[@camptull6211]

I once asked a panel a question about what the organization looks for when they consider which employees will be promoted. The panel described a "merit based" promotion system where all candidates would be placed into an appropriate journeyman program after 'x' years. I explained that I understood that because it was outlined in some of the material in the job description and asked if there was any way to accelerate this process with superior performance reviews etc. They basically said no. So I said, if I have a perfect track record and my performance consistently exceeds expectations, I would receive the same advancement as someone who calls in sick 3 times a month and does the bare minimum? The panel froze and gawked at each other for a second before reciting the EXACT SAME MERIT SYSTEM AGAIN! If I wasn't in a room with them I would swear I was talking to an automated voice recording. Anyways, thanks for all the help. Keep it up.

[@LanceC17]

1:16 - Question 1 2:24 - Question 2 3:21 - Question 3 4:35 - Question 4 5:41 - Question 5 6:24 - Summary of the 5

[@LucasDanielSantoro]

Gold!

[@taraainunadila9134]

Thank you !

[@sachinlidhu7639]

Thnks

[@robbanks8462]

You're hired....

[@karenogo3553]

Thank you

[@timkerr7476]

Great tips, I love them all. I've been asking 4 of these in some form recently. There's one more I'd like to suggest you add next time you re-do this video. It's based on Robert Cialdini's (Google him) newer book Pre-Suasion. “I wonder if you could answer something for me. Why did you invite me here today? What was it about my resume that attracted you to my candidacy?” I shorten it to “What about my resume caught your attention enough to ask me here today.” Both of these questions put (and perhaps locks) the interviewer in a positive frame of mind when thinking about you. Cialdini recommends working it in prior to the interview starting. (I've held off to the end.) One interviewer said “that's an excel question, I've never been asked that before. ” I have a 3rd round interview with the company tomorrow.

[@andylacivita]

Wonderful question. Yes, I know him!

[@AmoraBrown]

Took your advice and made it to the third round of my first software sales interview! The interviewer was extremely impressed with these questions. He said they were the best questions he's heard in his entire time interviewing other candidates. Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

Amora. Big love here. Thank you for sharing. So happy for you. Keep rockin it!

[@AmoraBrown]

Just sent you a LinkedIn request. Please don't feel obligated to accept, if you're like me, you may only accept request from those you personally know. Enjoy your weekend!

[@ocean8866sea]

I appreciate having the subtitles in your videos. Never imagined how helpful they could be until actually seeing them! It's another way to process the information and reduces chances of zoning out.

[@andylacivita]

It's pretty sweet. I make sure that all the recordings have them!

[@snehamani3097]

Hi Andy, Your content is brilliant! Whenever I ask these questions, the interviewers have a genuine appreciation on their faces for the questions and I feel that I always move to the next round because I am able to apply your tips well. Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

Love to hear it Sneha!

[@monstersince]

this interview thing started when i was asked "how do i give a reference for a violent ex employee" most interviewers are out of their depth. put them at ease.

[@TechMxli]

Andrew, what I think about this video with just one word: Outstanding! thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really feel more confident after watching this video. Regards from Mexicali (North Mexico)!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you so much Emmanuel!!

[@TheVillka]

I love your tips. My ideas on how to handle an interview have changed dramatically!

[@andylacivita]

I so love to hear this!

[@philipmesi424]

Have an intervioew this saturday so excited.

[@andylacivita]

Awesome, you've got this! Let me know how it goes. 😊

[@celisye]

I have a phone interview in about 2 hours and I will definitely ask those questions. Wish me luck!

[@andylacivita]

Good luck or hope it went well!!

[@nonoyaquino14]

great sets of questions sir, I was left blank on my previous interviews because I didn't research and ask questions. hope to land a better job offer soon

[@andylacivita]

Best of luck!

[@cclark1444]

I found the 5 questions to the interviewer to be extremely helpful. Thanks.

[@andylacivita]

Glad to hear it!!!

[@mustaphaaithammou1879]

I feel bad I didn’t know till now. Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you 💯✌🏼

[@pnct45]

3/5 are GREAT for me and my job interview next week. THANKS

[@andylacivita]

You're welcome!

[@jerenerockstrom867]

Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome and thank YOU for the super thanks!

[@GovernorG1]

These are great! You deserve an award

[@andylacivita]

So kind of you to say Governor!

[@jabirwalji6486]

Hi Andrew. Great questions!

[@tyriejp4812]

I have an interview soon and your channel is a benediction. But I was wondering since my first interview is with HR, does those questions make sense in the HR interview too or not ? (I am in the IT industry so following will be technical i guess)

[@andylacivita]

You should check out my videos on the recruiting screen and also grab interview intervention.

[@Sunshine-xf8zb]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@andylacivita]

You are amazing for saying so! Thank you!

[@survivingthedark8937]

Andy do you think it is acceptable to bring notes to a meeting?

[@andylacivita]

Yes!! In fact, make sure to bring notes to a meeting!

[@survivingthedark8937]

Andrew LaCivita thanks Andy! I always question that it can be viewed as though you don’t know your own worth.

[@ProGaymes]

I have question please. sometimes they call me and ask me , and I have long experience so ,I can not remember everything was written on my C.V, what can I do

[@andylacivita]

Ma Ma! Before you go into the interview, take a few moments and review your resume. Think about the projects and your efforts and try to remember as much as possible. Simply relive it in your head. Think about what you were doing, the business issues you were trying to solve, who was involved and so on. That will breathe life into your responses. Trust me...that reflection works!

[@ProGaymes]

Thank you so much.. you are so helpful

[@chubi143]

so if the interviewr ask me is there any question should I ask all this 5 questions?

[@yowassup46]

Gold Mine Baby :-)

[@andylacivita]

For sure!

[@the5thcarmine221]

Great video. I just have one question... are these questions okay to ask in any stage in the interview process? I ask this because I have a second round interview tomorrow. Thanks again great video!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you for the nice words. These questions can be asked at any point and you can repeat the questions to different interviewers. For sure!

[@the5thcarmine221]

Andrew LaCivita Just to give you an update, I used some of these questions in the interview and they must have been impressed because they made an offer for the job!! I am absolutely delighted I wouldn't have known where to begin in terms of what questions to ask so thanks again!!

[@shaf331]

AWESOME STUFF!

[@andylacivita]

Glad you think so!

[@dembambodjdiack1924]

Jhab ? This guy from Boston?

[@andylacivita]

LOL, nope Chicago.

[@dembambodjdiack1924]

@@andylacivita Reaaaally? Oh well, watched your video right before my interview, well really well, thank you!

[@EbonyBrownChats]

I got the job! It’s my highest salary thus far. Thank you!!

[@andylacivita]

Ebony!!! Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 and I’m so happy for you. Love to hear this!!

[@thedarkestdawn1]

Best of luck to you on your path.

[@theisaac9835]

Love to see it 🙌

[@theciscok1d]

Dope! Congrats!

[@rebdhl86]

Yay that’s so amazing!!! I have an interview tomorrow that is such An amazing opportunity and I want to do well. I’ve been preparing all weekend

[@Justshill]

Hello Andrew: I used your techniques and today I received a conditional offer predicated on background background check & drug screen; I'm an older worker so it means twice as much. Thank you!

[@andylacivita]

Yes!!!!!

[@Simon-pl2zi]

Nostalgia Channel awesome !!

[@shahidbashir9545]

Question 3 worked for me like magic. It really had a positive impact. Guess what! Got the offer in the end at Deloitte india!!!! A big thankyou Andrew❤️

[@andylacivita]

You’re so welcome!!

[@erueru2014]

Question number 6: what was it in my application that made you select me for this interview? that way the interviewer will start pointing out some of the positive things in your application, and by pointing them out to you, he is also pointing it out to himself, and therefor already seeing you in a more positive light. (english isn't my first language, so I hope my point is clear enough)

[@andylacivita]

Good one.

[@IAMMrDale]

That is GOLD.

[@mohamedabdelaziz2306]

Hippy AIDS xw qq

[@CaliWeHo]

Goooooood.

[@Katie-t1b]

Love that

[@LastAirElement]

I asked my interviewer Question #3 and she was surprised and said you've caught me off guard. Thank you for your great question.

[@andylacivita]

Yeah baby!! Keep em dancin!

[@apurvamitra7356]

Exactly what happened with me! They smile and paused for a few minutes before answering.

[@sergueikvittchastyi9294]

There might be an interested situation if, let's say, there are 3 candidates and all of them watched this video:)

[@andylacivita]

😂

[@reyjusuf]

"Is there wifi here?"

[@deuceswild117]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@CaliWeHo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mmakeketsi7729]

Noooooooo 😅

[@ProdbyPackTV]

Great Question lol

[@Celtic_Riot]

Faaaaacts

[@iEatRainbowss]

Because of you, I was hired at an amazing company with an awesome position. I built the best resume, the best cover letter and asked the best questions because of you and it made me into the best candidate. I just want to thank you so, so much for your help and providing free support through KZbin. I couldn’t have done it without you!

[@andylacivita]

Love to hear this Naggins!! Congratulations!!🎉🎈🎊🍾

[@iEatRainbowss]

Andrew LaCivita Thank you again! :) I’m definitely recommending you to everyone I know!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Andrew, great questions to ask in a job interview. My favorite was what accomplishment will the company have in 3 to 5 years. Great video!

[@andylacivita]

Thanks so much Heather. Have a great weekend!

[@819Romans]

Question number 3 is a great question! Every time I ask that question. The response is "That is a great question"

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear Jamere!

[@91nandita]

Hi Andrew, I had an interview this afternoon and stumbled upon this specific video last night. Boy it was god send!!! I was able to paraphrase and ask these questions, and within 20 mins after the interview this morning, I got an email from the Hr that I’m moving on to the next round. Thank you sooo much!!!! Now I’m going to go over all your videos and gather as much knowledge as possible to help prepare for the next round.

[@andylacivita]

Huge congrats!!! 🍾🎈🎉🎊

[@91nandita]

@@andylacivita I used your "why XX company?" to give them 9 reasons why I think I want to work for that company in my second round last week and got through to the final interview. I am going to go over more of your videos to prep for the final round. THANK YOU :)

[@haasan9360]

Got an offer! Used questions #2 & #3. I kept q #2 to my last round which was with the “national director” who couldn’t help it but said “oh! That’s a great question”! Thank you Andrew!! 🙏

[@andylacivita]

Love hearing this! Congratulations on your job offer!! 👊😊🙌

[@milanc3717]

I asked your favourite question to ask and they were SUPER impressed. I got the job!! Thanks for your helpful content!

[@andylacivita]

Love to hear this!!

[@becks2339]

Hello Andy, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your helpful interview prep videos. I watched most of them before my interview and my interviewers were particularly impressed with the end of interview questions I used from this video. Got the job offer of my dreams today! Many thanks once again.

[@andylacivita]

Wonderful to hear Becks!

[@ItsIvyBaby]

This was truly a gem! I used this tactic and landed my dream role & making my highest salary ever earned. Plus the hiring managers ate it up! It was GREAT and gave me more of an insight of the company and management as well. Thank you Andrew. Great stuff!!!

[@andylacivita]

Great to gear! I'm so glad it was helpful! 👏👏

[@getgodspeed]

Hi Sir, I used all of your questions on an interview yesterday. I believe I just landed my best job ever! They were totally impressed that I asked the questions. Thank you so much!

[@midlifesty1e]

So I just completed a Zoom interview with a prospective employer. These questions are gold! I was interviewing for a Journeyman Trade position, with a smaller family owned business. I found a bit of joy turning the tables on the owner when I asked these simple questions. I gained a lot of valuable information about the company, the biggest being, management style. I now have secured a second interview in person next week. Thank You Andrew!

[@andylacivita]

Outstanding Mark! Lots of luck with the process!!

[@raulramirez7277]

Andy, I want to thank you for your amazing content, advice and guidance. You were spot on! After numeroise interviews, and some compensation negotiating, I accepted their job offer and super excited. I followed your steps from the initial interviewing down to the salary negotiating, and must say that it truly helped me get the job. You are making a difference in people’s lives Please keep putting out your great content-I’m a testament that it works. For all those going through the job search and interview process, take the time to review Andy’s information as it will prepare you for those interviews. Good luck to all and again Andy, keep up the good work, you’re AWESOME!!!

[@mackenziemacdonald1197]

Andrew. Not only are your videos are great, but you respond to all of your viewers. I looked on Amazon.ca and found your book (Interview Intervention) to have 5/5 stars. I am buying it now. Mackenzie

[@andylacivita]

Mackenzie! Thank you so much for the kind words and the support with the book! Of course I respond to the viewers. This doesn't work if there's not a nice exchange and conversation. Plus, you all help me understand what you need so I can provide additional insight into future videos. Speaking of, are there any issues you're struggling with that you need some deeper levels of help?? Perhaps I could shoot a video or already have (I could point you to)!

[@mackenziemacdonald1197]

Andrew LaCivita Hi Andrew. I went to school for environmental science and am applying for a position at a North American firm (Stantec). In the second part of the cover letter I'm trying to let them know that I've done some research on them, appreciate their work and am interested in a position with them. I just cannot formulate the right words for it at this point! If you could help this would be greatly appreciated

[@andylacivita]

Mackenzie, simply let them know your research on them has led you to discover [insert whatever here] and that has inspired you to pursue employment with them!

[@mackenziemacdonald1197]

Andrew LaCivita hi Andrew. Thanks. I've worked on two cover letters for the job so far and I am going to send them to a close friend to review tonight. The one thing I find about employers and hr mangers is that "what works for one does not work for all" even though the jobs you may be applying for are similar. Thank you for all of your tips!

[@andylacivita]

Mackenzie, you are correct. It is a little trial and error with the cover letters. I'm assuming you've watched my cover letter videos. If you haven't, check out the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLxjGQaV8rAh0BS1ZKC-EM7NZWpgEqyQsE. Enjoy!

[@jayasr2505]

Hi Andy, I asked one of the questions you suggested and they were super impressed. Got the job with more than expected salary. Thanks so much. Your videos are super helpful.

[@andylacivita]

You are so welcome!

[@ReflectionOcean]

1. Based on the direction of the company what do you think will be the company's greatest success in the next 3 years? 2. Aside from working hard, what will be the top 3 qualities for the most successful candidate for this position? 3. If I am in this position, 1 year from now, what do I need to achieve to make you think this is a super successful hiring? 4. What would you think could be the greatest surprise for me 1 week into the job? 5. What is your management style?

[@i_am_b1anca_207]

Andrew you are doing God’s work!😂🙆🏾‍♀️ I blew them away with these questions and all your interview advice. I got the offer! I’ll be working at a renowned university in my dream career. Thank you!!

[@andylacivita]

Yessssss!!!!!

[@Uma.May1]

Dame this is so good Can’t believe I just found this Thank you so much

[@andylacivita]

MissWard! Thank you so much. I'm glad you found me too!!!!

[@celticnik8226]

My perspective on how to approach an interview has just completely changed! Thanks lots, this is invaluable.

[@xyzmsbright]

Hi Andrew, I'm here to say thank you for all your interview tips. Fast forward >> Yeyy! 😊 I got the job. I'll start this coming Monday. The interview seemed like just a conversation and almost a training 😊 I made sure I studied about the job description, the company and practiced my answers. My hard work paid off 😉 Yes, I was nervous during the entire interview but confident at the same time. Confident because I came prepared and applied what I learned from the experts like you Andrew. Thank you once again.

[@andylacivita]

Huge congratulations! Love hearing this! 👏🌟🎊😃

[@samuel-godhasheard4241]

Andrew, thanks to your KZbin videos I wrote an ultimate resume, got noticed, had the interview and just got hired with a significant raise one step above my current title. You’re an excellent teacher and mentor. I’ve learned so much from your success. Thank you so much! God bless.

[@ArtOfWoodCraft]

Wait, this video is 6 years old and I just used these tips today and had my interview and the VP and Director who interviewed me were blown away at the questions and their forward focus. It shows you plan to be there a long time. He said he has 1 more interview but then I got a tour of the facility and the director went around showing everything to me and how I'll love it there. I think I got the job!

[@ted999able]

As a college supervisor for music student teachers, I often coach my student teachers in preparation for their 1st job interviews. Very stressful for these guys. This video is fantastic, Andy. Thank you for sharing these 5 great questions for applicants to ask. I loved the other comments from your viewers. I will continue to follow your video and webinar sessions. BRAVO, Andrew LaCivita!

[@andylacivita]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@eris19xx]

Thank you Andrew ! Another Great Video I do love the question number 4 : If you were to give me an offer and I was to accept it, within one week of starting this job, what will be my biggest surprise?

[@andylacivita]

So glad!

[@theasiannugget636]

I just came back to this video bc I had to leave a comment. I got the job bc of watching so many or your videos on how to interview. It has helped me a lot. I’m a veteran that got out in 2012. I interviewed terrible at my last three jobs. But they loved me bc of my military and skills I have. They understood at my previous jobs I was definitely never taught how to interview. I froze up a lot. Now come to 2019 I had interviewed and got the job bc a supervisor knew my work ethic at my previous job. But almost did not get it bc I interviewed so bad. Now I am getting laid off due to covid. I have watched a lot of videos and studied a lot of your material. It helped me tremendously. Idk why I didn’t look it up before. The questions I asked at the end were, what qualities or traits does someone need to be successful in this role? What opportunities are there for advancement? Last one dealt with shift work. But at the end of the interview I thanked them for their time and really look forward to hearing back from them. They then said we will contact you in a week or two with the next steps. Which made me think I got the job. After 7 business days I got the email. I just want to say this stuff works. It helped me a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time for us to teach us. I know I said a lot but I jus want to show my appreciation

[@andylacivita]

Huge congratulations!!!!!🎈🎉🍾🎊

[@theasiannugget636]

@@andylacivita thank you.

[@HardRockL1L]

Hi Andrew LaCivita , I used 4 of these questions in the 30 min interview yesterday, and the Hiring Manager got caught off guard! It made him think a bit before answering. The answers from him certainly helped me a lot with company’s directions, and especially what to expect of him as Manager’s style.

[@ventureroots]

I have a few interviews coming up in a few weeks and will be using these questions. Wish me luck.

[@andylacivita]

Best of luck!

[@trailertrashgamer1623]

OMG! I just used your tips litterally 40 minutes ago and landed the job I have ABSOLUTELY No technical knowledge of. The operations manager was so impressed he offered me the job and said he felt like I would learn fast even without knowledge!! Thank You!!

[@andylacivita]

Congratulations! Glad it was helpful!

[@trailertrashgamer1623]

@@andylacivita he couldn't offer me a higher level tech position, but offered me an apprenticeship. Regardless, I got my foot in the door with a world wide company ranked #1 in the industry. That's some powerful stuff. Thank You so much.

[@firdaussimorangkir5508]

Tomorrow Will be good time to me to face another interview,, warming up is always watching your video,, thanks for suggestion..

[@andylacivita]

Always welcome

[@denisegiroux3637]

Not sure I completely understand question #4. Why would they give me a negative reply? What positive reply would be given if one exists?

[@andylacivita]

Denise, On question #4, it's usually a negative response, because that's how most people think.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Those questions will put the candidate on equal footing with the management team. At my last interview it destabilized them, as they were following a book. Probably not a place that a real team player would thrive. Another good question, what three personality traits will fit your team style?

[@andylacivita]

Good stuff!!

[@neetrab]

Hello Andrew. Looked through the comments and couldn't find a single one that addressed asking about training. Do you think it's okay to ask on a job interview if there is training or not? I'm a little hesitant to ask because I don't want them to think I don't know how to do the job. But there are ways about doing things certain companies like to do them, so I figured I'd ask. Hoping for a reply. I have a video interview with a hiring manager on Monday. Thx

[@andylacivita]

Yes. You can ask about training. It’s a question to ask but wouldn’t be in my top five!

[@neetrab]

@@andylacivita got it! Thank you so much!! Have a great day.

[@zaidzain]

"If I did not make it in this interview, do you have any tips or advice on how I can improve?" What do you think of this question? Does it show I have a growth mindset, or that I am lacking in confidence?

[@noah-5517]

This isn't a good question during the interview as you try to be as positive and confident about you and your abilities as possible. Furthermore you can ask this question afterwards, when you actually do get denied.

[@Fiveleafclover180]

December 2019, and these questions still work :D Andrew, thank you! Happy Holidays!

[@melissadupuis109]

Andy, I’m preparing for my first interview for a Director position in finance. As you say, I look good on paper since I have the first interview (which is by phone). I know there are some gaps from their ‘wish list’ in the job listing compared to my own experience. The biggest being lack of direct people management experience, although I’ve certainly had to manage people indirectly to accomplish what I have to date. I’ve been power-watching your videos and have been pleased to find a wealth of relevant information, tips, insights, advice, etc to help me get ready. Still pretty nervous on my end but I am immensely better prepared because of you. Thank you for all that you do :)

[@ameyanjarlekar9568]

These questions worked like magic. My interviewers were highly impressed by these.

[@andylacivita]

Glad to hear it!!

[@shauntellewoods4050]

Just coming here to say I got the job!!!!! Thank you so much! They were so impressed with the questions!

[@andylacivita]

Fantastic! Thanks for letting me know.

[@djtforever1414]

Ask the employer: What is your policy on getting drunk at lunch?

[@andylacivita]

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[@JobResearch-ms9jo]

Namaste Thank you for sharing your video It was very informative . I also have a channel. I can relate

[@andylacivita]

Wonderful!

[@eurosonly]

I liked number 4 the most. I was hoping the rest of the questions would be more of the interpersonal nature.

[@vanessawolter2733]

These tutorials are amazing! I have asked the questions in my Job Interview and actually my interview partners were pretty amazed 😁 I got the Job!!!! Thank you!

[@vincentvivaldi8818]

Today I am going to job interview that I want it badly! Wish me luck

[@andylacivita]

Best of luck!

[@UrbanSipfly]

Here's a situation: One needs a job much like everyone else. However, one has made a commitment elsewhere where one has time limitations such as needing certain shift time(s) off during the 40 hour work week...The fact is one does have a life outside work at home and play, so, why is that difficult for managers to understand.? If one really looks at life, one did not marry their partner and job? Or did they? If one were a parent of school age children, it's a difficult situation to ask one other's partner to pick up their children when they both are are in similar situations. So, what's a person to do?

[@bernicejenkins1515]

Are we going for a jab or a job? I just need to know if an uppercut would do or I should wear a nice suit.

[@andylacivita]

Lol going for a job!

[@404TRUCKERTV]

First of all, Simply having questions to ask because no one asks them lol.

[@andylacivita]

Lol! Go get 'em!

[@404TRUCKERTV]

@@andylacivita During a interview I asked the hiring manager, What are some of your challenges you and your team are facing right now?. He pondered for a minute lol. I just wanted him to talk so we can have a little conversation and turn the pressure on him a little. I like asking What is your managing style? , that one really gets them going too lol.

[@robert-dr8569]

This is one of the most helpful sessions, Andy. Excellent job!

[@andylacivita]

Great to hear Lion King!

[@tarot07]

Andrew, these are the best questions i have heared, going to use them !

[@andylacivita]

Wonderful!!!

[@bethanneguerrera8237]

I asked " What is your management style and the only thing they could say was "Inclusive" I wanted to say that's a catch word, not a true description but I didn't now how to find out more.

[@andylacivita]

If they use a word like that. Ask, what does inclusive mean to you? Have them keep going.

[@bethanneguerrera8237]

@@andylacivita I can't believe I didn't think of that! Good Point, Thank you!

[@CaesarInVa]

I definitely like question #5 (what will be my biggest surprise if I'm selected for the position). NO employer voluntarily divulges a position's shortcomings (or the company's for that matter) or what their actual intentions are for the successful candidate without some prompting.

[@andylacivita]

Thanks so much and keep trying to get them to divulge. You would be amazed at the honesty.

[@mshaybra3187]

I got the job for my internship and it's all because of these questions, before I would answer their questions with detail and they would love my answers but I wouldn't think of good questions to ask, then I used these and they just wanted to hear more, I told them that I was sorry that the time of the interview had passed it's limit and they said they were ok with it because they had nothing after it and they wanted me to ask more of the questions that I had. Thank you so much this might have just changed my career options after college because now I would actually have experience. Thanks again!

[@andylacivita]

Moe, Big congrats to you!! Way to go young man. Not many take the time to look into how to improve their interviewing. Great job!

[@chrisanderson7984]

Man thank you thank you I got a senior management job using your tips

[@andylacivita]

That is awesome!

[@skarlitrose4705]

This video helped me so much! I ended up getting the job offer today! It was a long process, but I guess worth the wait (took a little over a month from the date of my application and then actually getting hired). But I asked almost all of these questions during my interview and I think it really impressed them - plus it helped me to get key information on what their expectations are of their employees and how the morale is in the department. Thank you thank you thank you for your videos, they are so helpful!

[@andylacivita]

Skarlit Rose, Congratulations on your job offer! Glad you found this video helpful.

[@TheStrangerjun]

I have a question, we usually get to ask questions towards the end of the interview, or when interviewers are done with asking us questions and cue us to ask questions. So how do we combine the answers for questions 2 and 3 with our stories during that same interview?

[@christophersanchez5514]

Andy, I GOT THE JOB! Thanks so much for the tips as they certainly came in handy. This is my highest salary thus far 🤗

[@andylacivita]

Fantastic! 👏🍾👊 Congratulations!

[@anarbhatt5744]

Hi Andrew. a COO for a small (10 employee) org reached out to me regarding a job. The job is interesting but the pay displayed for the job is about $50k less than I make now. How do I address that without disqualifying myself? Also my situation as a single mom prevents me from commuting into the city (Boston) multiple times a week. How do I tell her that I can commute there once every 2 weeks without disqualifying myself for the position? Thank you for your help Andrew.

[@saidfarid6382]

Hello Professor Thank you so much for your help and advice, I do appreciate your job. I wish you peace and happness under the sky of prosperity. All the best. Take care and have a good time. Your Student from Algeria.

[@lauras404]

I asked the "surprise" question. It was a positive surprise so that's good! :)

[@happy_orchid]

These questions were really awesome and not only they helped me to understand the job scope and hiring manager really well, I think I made a strong impression by asking them. Thanks to all your great interviewing tips, I landed on my dream job!

[@andylacivita]

Sacci!!!!! Awesome to hear! Congrats!!!

[@happy_orchid]

Thank you. Not only I got the job, the offer came just after 2 days of the first interview which was a shock. If I didn't ask these questions maybe I would have been just one of ordinary candidates.

[@theshermanator1]

I am in sales and due to circumstances out of my control I missed my quota three years in a row but was 102% at the time I was "RIF'ed" Reduction In Force. How should I explain the 3 year gap in an Interview without having a negative reflection.

[@andylacivita]

Hi Jarrett, I suggest focusing on what you were doing to achieve the performance (not that you underperformed by someone's ridiculous guess of what your quota should be). That's all quotas are. Just someone's guess. Don't make a big thing out of quota attainment and make the discussion focus on what you do as a sales person to make sales. Always remember this when you're interviewing. It's about what you are, not what you're not. It's about how you achieve, not what you didn't achieve.

[@temich1985]

And the most important question is: “Will I get a day off day on the Columbus Day?”

[@edotblair]

I''ve never asked questions like this on an interview so I'm excited to take them on a test drive! Thanks for being so concise Andrew!!

[@andylacivita]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Velben]

I've always used 2 and 5. They always impress the interviewer. I will add 1, 3 and 4 for my interview tomorrow

[@umits12]

You Sir, are a genius and I thank you for helping people like my self. So openly you made me feel very good about my self as a job seeker and you gave me the confidence in what I can achieve armed with the knowledge I get from your KZbin videos. Once Again, Thank You.

[@erikamezmale8716]

Hello Andrew, yesterday I gad a job interview and used your advices in the preparations and asking questions of employer. It works 100% i would like to express my gratitude to You! Your recommendations are a gold value! My favorite question- What could surprise me in the company during the 1st month of my employment! The interviewers were stuck for a while, praised me for the interesting question and answered after hesitation. They definitely remembered me and i am now in the final 3rd round of interview. This was just one example of your recommendations. I watched almost all your videos about job interviews and sometimes for 2 times. Andrew, You are my Hero!

[@andylacivita]

Erika, so sorry I'm just getting to this, but HUGE congrats to you!!!! :-)

[@monstersince]

good point Andy my last question is always is their something you wish to ask me. always have two conversational questions prepared one to compliment the second to release the tension. i.e. whats traffic and parking like. and i really need a beer wheres the local would you join me

[@pern1044]

Thanks you for your videos they've helped me improve my interviewing skills. Got a job offer already. :)

[@andylacivita]

Awesome Fern!

[@ParulWeddingChoreography]

Great questions! I have actually previously asked some of these questions. Good to hear you validate them!

[@andylacivita]

Glad it was helpful!

[@staceyfarr6175]

Hi Andrew, thanks for this (and all your other) video(s). They've really helped me feel much more confident when applying for a new position than I ever had previously. I felt really well prepared and positive about the interview experience, it was almost enjoyable! I've always struggled before with what to ask but this video really helped me to focus and understand what both the interviewer and I could gain from a well thought out and constructed question. I feel really well equipped to start my new position with a good understanding of where my new role is heading and what's needed of me. Thanks again!

[@andylacivita]

Stacey, you're so welcome! And, again, congratulations on the new job!