Should you ask personal questions to the interviewer during job interviews?

I heard mixed things about this. If you don’t, you appear not personable. If you do, you are more personable and it could work towards your favor. Like should you ask about the person’s family, if they have kids, if they grew up here to try and connect? Did anyone find positive results with being personable during an interview?

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I never ask personal questions. I honestly find that to be odd. I have never been asked personal questions during an interview either.

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Thanks for your insight. How long have you done interviews?

It really depends on the person interviewing you. That person might be exceedingly warm and open to sharing more personally. Let them take the lead in this area, but also don’t overdo it should they go there.

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So read body language and focus on social cues?

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