Why the Last Question Matters

The interview is winding down. It was a good conversation. Then – “So Tim, any last questions?”

You’re in a high-stakes interview, and your inclination is to be agreeable: “Nope, I’m all set!” But that could be a mistake.

The opportunity to ask one last question isn’t just good etiquette; it may be a test. The interviewer wants to find out if you’ve been paying attention and how interested you really are in the job. This job at this company – not just any job.

Some appropriate questions at this point might be:

❓ “What’s a typical day like in this role?”

❓ “How would you define success in this role in the first 30/60/90 days on the job?”

❓ “What’s your ideal profile or hire for this role?”

Even better if you can come up with a specific question relevant to the conversation you’ve just had.

The interviewer wants to know you’re engaged, interested and interesting. Don’t lose this opportunity to leave a lasting impression.

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