Top 7 Questions Not to Ask in an Interview - Your Career Intel

Top 7 Questions Not to Ask in an Interview - Your Career IntelNearly every job bewerbungsinterview ends the saatkorn way Do you have any questions for me? Of course, one of the worst possible interview answers is simply no. But there are a whole bunch of other frequently asked questions thatarentmuch better.These bad questionsarentoffensive. They are simply being asked at the wrong time. The interview process is a time for you to demonstrate your interest in the company and its culture. Its a time to show that youre a great team member and a hard worker. You want the company to buy into one basic premise youre the best person for the job andtheyvegot to have you.Like it or bedrngnis, its not a time to ask about the logistics of the job. In my years working as an executive recruiter,Iveseen far too many great candidates lose out by being unaware what not to say in an interview. Here are my top seven questions not to ask in an interviewHow much does the job pay?Although it can be incre dibly frustrating for job seekers, its simply not good form to ask about salary during the interview process. This tops the list of hiring manager pet peeves. It makes the interviewer think you care more about money than their fantastic company. Save the salary talk for the negotiations once you get the offer. In fact, if the interviewer asks what salary youre looking for, try to deflect the question. Youre in the strongest position to talk money after the offer has been extended.What benefits do you offer? What kind of heath coverage do you have? How many vacation days do I get?The same thing applies to all of ansicht questions. Benefits are a great thing to discuss during salary negotiations but not during the interview. In the negotiation period, everything is on the table.What are the hours?Employers want to hire people who do whatever needs to be done to get the job done. In todays world that often means being available 24/7. Asking about hours makes it appear you lack commitme nt. Maybe you simply have a legitimate concern like whether youll be able to pick up your kids but save these questions for later. Once the company wants to hire you, theyll find a way to work with you on things like that.Can I telecommute?Yikes, you havent even gotten the job yet and you want special treatment? Telecommuting or any other type of flexible schedule is something that you usually earn by working hard and making yourself invaluable. Youre also implying you have a difficult schedule or dont work well with others.What kind of support staff or help will I have?This question can come across as presumptuous and arrogant while also implying that you may not be up to the job without assistance. You can probably get the same information framed more positively by asking, How are your teams structured? or What is the structure of this department?When can I expect to be promoted?By asking this youre saying that youre not that interested in the position youre applying for but are a ctually eying a bigger role. Instead, emphasize youre looking for a long term role with future growth opportunities key word being future and ask about the companys history with internal promotions or what the career trajectory has been for people in this role.Am I allowed to freelance on the side?Thisisnta concern in the Accounting and Finance industries where I work but it is in some (usually creative) industries like graphic design and journalism. If this applies to you, dont ask the question during the interview. You want the company to feel certain that theyre getting your complete attention and your best work.There is a time and a place for all of these questions but its not during the interview. Stay focused on getting the job and leave the details for later.What other questions do you consider inappropriate in an interview? Share them in the comments.