We’re starting a new blog series titled 'Ask a recruiter' where we’ll be sharing questions we receive about interviews, CVs, the application process, and really anything our candidates might be concerned or curious about. Each week we’ll be answering one question that comes up in conversation with candidates; this week’s being about interview questions.
#askarecruiter #interview
An EMEA VAT Analyst based in London asks: “What sort of questions should I ask at an interview?”
That’s a great question and one that comes up quite a lot! You’ll want to be asking questions that - assuming you get the job offer - will massively help in your decision making process. I always suggest to my candidates to break down their questions into three categories.
Micro | Macro | Personal
What do these mean though?
Micro
Find out what’s taking place within the team. The day to day tasks, team structure, and training you might have.
Macro
It’s the bigger picture. See if there are company developments or growth plans in the pipeline. How does the team influence the company on a broader scale?
Personal
Everyone loves to be asked about themselves! Check out the interviewer’s LinkedIn or company profile and ask them something specific about their experiences. This achieves three things:
Tune in for our next instalment of 'Ask a recruiter'. If you want to get in touch about a question you'd like to ask us, contact our team.
If you would like to see our company updates and industry insights, follow our LinkedIn page here.
© Copyright 2020 Harvey John. All rights reserved.
Designed & Built by Venn Digital