If you have ever looked up interview prep material you
will notice that a key component to a successful meeting is to ask the employer
good and relevant questions about the position as well as the company as a
whole. Employers appreciate that the candidate is noticeably showing a keen
interest in the position and take their career seriously.
I have also noticed as a recruiter in a headhunting firm that
a majority of the candidates will not ask me those same questions. The most
common question asked is the company name. This is a missed opportunity for job
seekers! The company name is a basic question, and much more information could
be found out by asking the recruiter a small handful of intelligent questions.
I realized this recently when I interviewed a junior
candidate and was pleasantly surprised by her line of questioning. She asked me
about company structure, culture, who she would be reporting to, first year
expectations in the role among other questions. Her curiosity and the quality
of her questions left a lasting impression, which should be your goal when
interviewing.
I was more than happy to answer her questions and left
the interview feeling that perhaps she was too inexperienced for the position
we discussed, but would be someone I would definitely market to other clients
for better suited opportunities.
Being engaged also allows us to know more about your
personality and level of interest in the position. We put great emphasis on
culture fit and can determine what kind of work environment you would be best
suited for.
The impression you leave on an agency recruiter should
not be underestimated. Recruiters appreciate well-rounded, engaging candidates
and will be able to present them to clients with more confidence and in greater
detail. Find out more about bringing your own questions to the table, and make
yourself memorable at your next interview!
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