Public accounting INTERVIEWERS: How many questions do you suggest a candidate ask you at the end of the interview? Is 10-15 too many?

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I think 3-4 is fine. Just like make it questions that the interviewer can talk about for a while. Not like “do you like your job” etc.

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Yeah, that’s too many. Do you have that many questions about the position? If so, try to ask different people at the company

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Yeah, it sounds like overkill. If you truly have questions, that’s fine, but too many makes you seem disingenuous. Recruiters definitely have some good advice but I’ve realized that they there’s sometimes a disconnect with them and the companies they work with/for. Most recruiters have more outgoing personalities since their job is more of a sales role. The accountants that you’re interviewing with are most likely less “sales-y” and more to the point. Asking them 15 questions in a 45 minute interview may not go over well. I’d go with your gut.

3 is fine

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That's a joke... right??? You should ask 3 maximum.

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