I wanted to say thank you for this, I kept getting 2-3 rounds of interviews for positions and I feel sometimes there's just not enough "good" questions to ask after you've been through that many rounds and you've heard so much and asked so many questions already! I just accepted a job offer from a place I'm really excited to work for and I used the question in this video for my final round about what one-on-ones with the supervisor will look like, the answer to which ended up being an important consideration about the position too -- so thank you! And good luck to everyone who is in the interview process!
SECOND INTERVIEW Thanks for the video. 1 - Culture a) What is an example of somthing that would only happen here, and woudn't at other organizations? b) What would my 1:1's look like with my direct manager or supervisor ? Whould types of things could we expect to discuss? c) Can I see your calendar for the week? Needs to give them an introduction: I'm really looking for a company that values learning/development .coaching/mentoring. d) What are the tops reasons people choose to leave their jobs here? e) what's the hardest piece of feedback you received? What's the hardest piece of feedback you've given? f) How's your team describe you?
2 - Role-specific: a) What type of trainning can I expect when I start? b) What will separate someone who is good at this job versus Great at this job? c) Who owns the goals and how decisions are made about what work needs to be done? What influence do I have towards those goals? d) Could you talk about the team that I will be working with? e) What are the immediate projects or tasks that need to be addressed? f) what is the biggest challenge I can expect to face in this position? 3 - Hard questions
a ) What could I have done better as a part of this interview process? b) Is There anything that I could have done differently in this interview to better describe how I will fit into this position? c) If I were to get this job, what do you see as the biggest challengs facing me that other candidates may not need to face? d) Would you like to see any examples( or any more examples) of my work? e) Do I have any gaps in my experience or education that make you hesitant about my fit for this role? f) Can I clarify anything else for you?
THANK YOU! I watched a few of your videos for my interview process recently and I got the job! I hadn’t had an interview in 15 years and was so nervous and unsure. These videos seriously saved me!!! I had been going on interviews and just failing all of them. After watching these, I knew exactly what to say and how to say it. The interviewers were impressed by my candor in asking some of the questions you recommended. Again, THANK YOU! I will be recommending your channel to anyone I know going into the interview process. Keep going, you have a gift!!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I so appreciate your feedback and am so glad to hear you recently got the job! CONGRATS! Your hard work and effort paid off :)
I wanted to let you know that I watched your videos and took your advice. I was offered a teaching position after my second interview. Thank you for making great content.
I appreciate that you made a site like this to help out others with their interviews. I will be recommending your channel to anyone I know going into the interview process also.
This could totally cross some boundaries - we want to know our audience when we ask this question. It's all about tone and wording! And, if it makes you uncomfortable, don't ask it!
Great video! I've found your videos very helpful and was even complimented in a recent interview about how great my questions were and how impressed they were that I took notes! All information I've learned from your videos. My question for you is, what about roles we are interviewing for that we do not plan on remaining at for longer than 6 months or so? Should we remain unemployed until our "dream role" comes along or speak honestly about how we are searching for other positions more fitting?
Thank you for your support!! Your question is a good one, and unfortunately, the answer isn't that simple. The answer will fully depend on your financial stability. If you have the financial means to remain unemployed and job search full time (yes, full time) then that will work because you have the money to do so. Most people are not in that place. So, my recommendation is to find a job that will be a good stepping stone to your "dream" job. (I actually don't believe in dream jobs! Find out why here: STOP Looking for Your DREAM JOB! th-cam.com/video/n6g1DqXVP6Q/w-d-xo.html) Don't just take anything (unless you need the money NOW), be a little more strategic and find a job that will help you be more competitive with that "dream" job. I also DO NOT recommend telling an interviewer that you plan to stay short-term. It's none of their business, and they could choose to not hire you because of that information. I hope this helps!
@@LifeWorkBalance my first day is tomorrow. Thank you so much! My 2nd interview was 85% of “what questions do you have for me” thankfully I brought a notepad with questions. All recommended by you. Can’t thank you enough
The position I'll be interviewing for isn't that technical or involved. It's for a Reception/C/S position. Are there different types of questions I could ask the Interviewer that would apply? From the job description I wouldn't be working on Projects or Presentations! Thank you, Alexis
Hi Alexis! Thank you for the great question. A Reception/Customer Service position still can have technical work (questions) involved. A few ideas that come to mind are: (1) what does the training for this position look like? (this question can help you understand what your first few weeks will look like - what training can you expect for the position and organization's policies and procedures, etc.) (2) can you tell me what I can expect from my first 30 days? I hope this helps!
These are awesome and insightful questions. And let's face it, if your employer has red flags, wouldn't you rather discover them as part of the interview process and not after you've already resigned from your previous job?
I have an upcoming second interview and have researched my hiring manager, learning that she has only been with the company for 4 months. Would these types of questions still apply?
Great question! I think so - she might have some unique insight if she's newer to the organization. If you don't think they apply as much, pick some additional questions from my video on "questions to ask at the end of a first round interview" (here: th-cam.com/video/A3Rv34iJMns/w-d-xo.html). Hope this helps!
My interview this week is broken down into three interviews: hiring committee, supervisor, and the rest of the team. Do you think it appropriate to in use some of these questions even though it's technically my first interview?
I think you may have interviewed already - how did it go?? I think it's appropriate to use many of these questions in those various interviews! I have these separated into the second round interview, but that doesn't mean they are exclusive to the second round. If you feel they are appropriate to ask in your first interview, ask away :)
@@LifeWorkBalance it went great, thank you for asking! They called references last Weds. , They told me they would have a decision by next Monday the 13th. I'm contemplating sending them a touching base email this week if I don't hear anything by tomorrow (wed)
hey! i'm appliance for a job as sales development rep and my second interview is tomorrow with the Sr marketing manager. Does any special recommendation? many thanks!
Congratulations on getting to the second interview! My biggest piece of advice is to remember this is a conversation that goes both ways - they’re interviewing you and you’re interviewing them! The more comfortable and conversational you are, it’s more likely both will feel it goes well. You got this!
Love all of these except: 1 asking them to see their calendar that is too much info for someone who isn’t an employee. I would advise against this. 💯💯 Just ask them their frequency for important activities you want to know. 2 asking them why people leave the job it brings in unnecessary negative energy and they aren’t going to be honest anyways if it’s something that’s their fault.💯💯🤷🏽♀️
I wanted to say thank you for this, I kept getting 2-3 rounds of interviews for positions and I feel sometimes there's just not enough "good" questions to ask after you've been through that many rounds and you've heard so much and asked so many questions already! I just accepted a job offer from a place I'm really excited to work for and I used the question in this video for my final round about what one-on-ones with the supervisor will look like, the answer to which ended up being an important consideration about the position too -- so thank you! And good luck to everyone who is in the interview process!
Yay! So glad to hear this was helpful for you, and CONGRATS on your new job!! How exciting!!
SECOND INTERVIEW
Thanks for the video.
1 - Culture
a) What is an example of somthing that would only happen here, and woudn't at other organizations?
b) What would my 1:1's look like with my direct manager or supervisor ?
Whould types of things could we expect to discuss?
c) Can I see your calendar for the week?
Needs to give them an introduction: I'm really looking for a company that values learning/development .coaching/mentoring.
d) What are the tops reasons people choose to leave their jobs here?
e) what's the hardest piece of feedback you received? What's the hardest piece of feedback you've given?
f) How's your team describe you?
2 - Role-specific:
a) What type of trainning can I expect when I start?
b) What will separate someone who is good at this job versus Great at this job?
c) Who owns the goals and how decisions are made about what work needs to be done? What influence do I have towards those goals?
d) Could you talk about the team that I will be working with?
e) What are the immediate projects or tasks that need to be addressed?
f) what is the biggest challenge I can expect to face in this position?
3 - Hard questions
a ) What could I have done better as a part of this interview process?
b) Is There anything that I could have done differently in this interview to better describe how I will fit into this position?
c) If I were to get this job, what do you see as the biggest challengs facing me that other candidates may not need to face?
d) Would you like to see any examples( or any more examples) of my work?
e) Do I have any gaps in my experience or education that make you hesitant about my fit for this role?
f) Can I clarify anything else for you?
Thanks for putting this down for other viewers!
THANK YOU! I watched a few of your videos for my interview process recently and I got the job! I hadn’t had an interview in 15 years and was so nervous and unsure. These videos seriously saved me!!! I had been going on interviews and just failing all of them. After watching these, I knew exactly what to say and how to say it. The interviewers were impressed by my candor in asking some of the questions you recommended. Again, THANK YOU! I will be recommending your channel to anyone I know going into the interview process. Keep going, you have a gift!!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I so appreciate your feedback and am so glad to hear you recently got the job! CONGRATS! Your hard work and effort paid off :)
I wanted to let you know that I watched your videos and took your advice. I was offered a teaching position after my second interview. Thank you for making great content.
Ahh! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!
I appreciate that you made a site like this to help out others with their interviews. I will be recommending your channel to anyone I know going into the interview process also.
Great tips but I would never ever ask to see someone's calendar that is too personal and I think some would find it offputting.
This could totally cross some boundaries - we want to know our audience when we ask this question. It's all about tone and wording! And, if it makes you uncomfortable, don't ask it!
Thank you so much for this!! I have a second-round interview coming up in 2 days, and this is exactly what I needed.
Great video!
Second round tomoorow :) Wish me luck !
Putting the interviewers on the hot seat Abi!!! Brilliant questions!!!
Great video! I've found your videos very helpful and was even complimented in a recent interview about how great my questions were and how impressed they were that I took notes! All information I've learned from your videos. My question for you is, what about roles we are interviewing for that we do not plan on remaining at for longer than 6 months or so? Should we remain unemployed until our "dream role" comes along or speak honestly about how we are searching for other positions more fitting?
Thank you for your support!!
Your question is a good one, and unfortunately, the answer isn't that simple. The answer will fully depend on your financial stability.
If you have the financial means to remain unemployed and job search full time (yes, full time) then that will work because you have the money to do so.
Most people are not in that place. So, my recommendation is to find a job that will be a good stepping stone to your "dream" job. (I actually don't believe in dream jobs! Find out why here: STOP Looking for Your DREAM JOB! th-cam.com/video/n6g1DqXVP6Q/w-d-xo.html) Don't just take anything (unless you need the money NOW), be a little more strategic and find a job that will help you be more competitive with that "dream" job.
I also DO NOT recommend telling an interviewer that you plan to stay short-term. It's none of their business, and they could choose to not hire you because of that information.
I hope this helps!
@@LifeWorkBalance that helps so much. Thank you for your help and your resources!
Thank you!!! This was very helpful
Great timing, I'm scheduled for my second interview in two days time. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! I hope your interview went well!
Got the job 😄
@@berdugosocials9854 YAY!! Congratulations!!
I got an executive level job with your tips. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations!! I am so happy to hear this - all of your hard work paid off.
Currently waiting on scheduling my 3rd interview. Thanks!
Congratulations!! Let us know how it goes!
These videos are incredibly helpful, thank you so much!!
I'm so glad they have helped you!! Thank you for watching and for your support!
my 2nd interview is a couple days away, thank you!
How did it go?!
@@LifeWorkBalance my first day is tomorrow. Thank you so much! My 2nd interview was 85% of “what questions do you have for me” thankfully I brought a notepad with questions. All recommended by you. Can’t thank you enough
This was really helpful! Thanks! If i pass the 2nd round, I'll subscribe :)
Thank you ❤
The position I'll be interviewing for isn't that technical or involved. It's for a Reception/C/S position. Are there different types of questions I could ask the Interviewer that would apply? From the job description I wouldn't be working on Projects or Presentations! Thank you, Alexis
Hi Alexis! Thank you for the great question. A Reception/Customer Service position still can have technical work (questions) involved. A few ideas that come to mind are: (1) what does the training for this position look like? (this question can help you understand what your first few weeks will look like - what training can you expect for the position and organization's policies and procedures, etc.) (2) can you tell me what I can expect from my first 30 days?
I hope this helps!
These are awesome and insightful questions. And let's face it, if your employer has red flags, wouldn't you rather discover them as part of the interview process and not after you've already resigned from your previous job?
ABSOLUTELY!! Interview your interviewer to find those red flags BEFORE you transition into the new role.
I have an upcoming second interview and have researched my hiring manager, learning that she has only been with the company for 4 months. Would these types of questions still apply?
Great question! I think so - she might have some unique insight if she's newer to the organization. If you don't think they apply as much, pick some additional questions from my video on "questions to ask at the end of a first round interview" (here: th-cam.com/video/A3Rv34iJMns/w-d-xo.html).
Hope this helps!
Thanks , I’m applying to google . Extremely nervous
Good luck on your application! Google is a tough one to break into, but not impossible. You've got this!
My interview this week is broken down into three interviews: hiring committee, supervisor, and the rest of the team. Do you think it appropriate to in use some of these questions even though it's technically my first interview?
I think you may have interviewed already - how did it go??
I think it's appropriate to use many of these questions in those various interviews! I have these separated into the second round interview, but that doesn't mean they are exclusive to the second round. If you feel they are appropriate to ask in your first interview, ask away :)
@@LifeWorkBalance it went great, thank you for asking! They called references last Weds. , They told me they would have a decision by next Monday the 13th. I'm contemplating sending them a touching base email this week if I don't hear anything by tomorrow (wed)
GREAT VIDEO - wish me luck!
Hope it went well!
thanks i’ll keep you posted on the results, should know by early May
hey! i'm appliance for a job as sales development rep and my second interview is tomorrow with the Sr marketing manager. Does any special recommendation? many thanks!
Congratulations on getting to the second interview! My biggest piece of advice is to remember this is a conversation that goes both ways - they’re interviewing you and you’re interviewing them! The more comfortable and conversational you are, it’s more likely both will feel it goes well. You got this!
Love all of these except: 1 asking them to see their calendar that is too much info for someone who isn’t an employee. I would advise against this. 💯💯 Just ask them their frequency for important activities you want to know. 2 asking them why people leave the job it brings in unnecessary negative energy and they aren’t going to be honest anyways if it’s something that’s their fault.💯💯🤷🏽♀️
I like very much
I am not sure some of these questions are appropriate to ask… Just saying
Fair! It definitely depends on your comfort level and how you feel interviews are going.