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Career Expert: These are the questions you should always ask at the end of a job interview, and the five things you should never do

  • A leading Australian career expert shared the questions to ask in a job interview
  • Téa Angelos is Executive Director of the Smart Women Society and author of a new book
  • She said your questions should show your skills and competence for the position.
  • He also shared the five things you should never do in a job interview and why.
  • Téa shared her tips to always achieve a job interview

By Sophie Haslett for Daily Mail Australia

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A career expert shared the questions to ask at the end of a job interview and the five things you should never do.

Australian founder and CEO of the Smart Women Society, Téa Angelos, said that before finishing any job interview, she always has two or three questions up her sleeve ready to ask a potential employer.

The reason you are asking these questions is so you can show that you have a “genuine interest” in working for the company and find out everything you need to know before you start.

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A career expert has shared the questions to ask at the end of a job interview, and the five things you should never do (Smart Women Society founder Téa Angelos pictured)

The reason Téa (pictured) asks these questions is to show that she has a

The reason Téa (pictured) is asking these questions is to show that she has a “genuine interest” in working for the company and to find out everything she needs to know before starting.

The first question Téa said she asks is: What is a typical day like in this role?

“By asking this question, you’re trying to get more specific context about what your daily activities may entail,” he told FEMAIL.

‘While the job description would have given you an idea of ​​the roles and responsibilities you’ll have, it often doesn’t provide enough context about the actual activities you’ll be doing on a day-to-day basis.’

The 25-year-old said she sometimes complements this question with: What are the key indicators of success in this role?

“This could indicate strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics, or it could refer to higher-level indicators like creativity and innovation,” he said.

But it’s key to ask, as understanding what the company considers success will ensure that “both are on the same page.”

Next, the career expert said that it might be a good idea to find out what are some opportunities for growth in the role.

This is important as it shows the interviewer that you both want to learn and develop, while also showing your attitude and goals.

‘All jobs are part of a larger plan and strategy that a company has. By asking this question, you may be able to learn the long-term plans for the position and its importance within the company as a whole,” said Téa.

Other questions you might consider asking include: What are some of the company’s goals for the next few years?

You can also ask about the company culture and someone else’s ‘favorite part of working at the company’.

“If you ask someone their favorite part, this question is trying to seek a real-life answer from the interviewer that’s not just what’s written in the job ad on the website,” Téa said.

“Don’t be afraid to continue the conversation from the response to find out more details about what they find most enjoyable in your role.”

You can ask about the company culture and the

You can ask about the company culture and someone else’s “favorite part of working at the company” as this is a good way to try to get a genuine answer to a question.

How to stand out in a job interview every time

1. Research: ‘Preparation is key to standing out in the interview and securing the position. Start by conducting extensive research on the company’s background, culture, role, and interviewer. Familiarize yourself with the company’s website and social media. Understand the history, mission, products and services, key leaders, future plans, and involvement. Find out who will be interviewing them and look them up on LinkedIn.

2. Practice common questions: ‘There are a variety of standard questions that most interviewers ask, regardless of industry or seniority level. Prepare answers for these. Typical examples are questions like ‘Tell me about a time when…’ and you must use the STAR (situation, task, action, result) technique to answer them.’

3. Dress up: ‘What you wear to your interview will largely depend on the industry and the dress code of the individual company. The best way to figure this out is to look at their website and see what the staff are wearing in the photos. If you’re still not sure, it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.

4. Conquer your nerves: ‘If the interview is in person, get ahead of your nerves and plan ahead how you’ll get there, keeping traffic and parking in mind. Try to arrive 15-30 minutes early so you can familiarize yourself with where you need to go and read your notes.

5. Make a good impression: ‘Finally, it’s important to create a great first impression by building a good relationship with the interviewer. They usually know within the first few minutes of an interview if they want to hire you, so be courteous to everyone. Avoid badmouthing your current or former employer, and ask for the interviewer’s email so they can send a thank you.

Téa said you should ask about the key indicators of success in the position (pictured), as this ensures you're on the same page before you start

Téa said you should ask about the key indicators of success in the position (pictured), as this ensures you’re on the same page before you start

Five things not to do in an interview

Not showing interest or enthusiasm in the position

Talk bad about your current/previous employer

· To be late

Not being prepared (not having done your research, not knowing about the company and the position)

Poor body language or posture, no eye contact

Finally, Téa said that you can ask what the next steps in the process are, as this shows the interviewer that you are “serious and eager for the role.”

“Asking this question will also give you an idea of ​​what to expect in the process and the associated timing,” he said.

“Every company hires differently, so knowing the process will help you stay patient and let you know when the time may be right to follow up.”

Téa shared the five things you should never do in an interview.

These include not showing interest or enthusiasm, badmouthing your current or former employer, being late, not being prepared, and poor body language or posture without eye contact.

Téa Angelos will release her first book, Smart Moves: Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Life – Money, Career, Wellbeing, Love, this year. For more information, click here.

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