When interviewing I have been told it is good to have a few questions ready to ask the interviewers. I'm told it shouldn't be the generic type of " what do you want
to see from me" kind of question. What are some unique and engaging questions you've asked at an interview?

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Depends on the job. I’m in sales & found that asking questions you wouldn’t ask in other interviews works wonders. For instance, “do you have any hesitations hiring me or anything I can clear up for you”. I wouldn’t say this in a first interview, it’s more for the second or third interview. It’s a bold move, but it shows you know how to sell. If you can’t sell yourself to them, you can’t sell products. It always surprises them in the best way & gets me that job offer pretty quickly.

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That’s a great 2nd interview question

1) Ask the interviewer how long they have been with the company and what they like abut it.
2) What are some of the challenges that the team is currently faced with?

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I like the first question, second is kinda standard

What’s the most common reason for turnover?

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That’s interesting

For any job, you could typically ask questions like, “what do the first 30,60,90 days look like,” and “are there opportunities to take on more responsibilities and grow within the company”

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Those are good. I once asked how I can have the most impact stepping into role but asking what the first 30,60,90 looks like is even better.

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“Why is this position available?”
“What opportunities/challenges are to be expected?”
“First 30/60/90 days?”
“What other staffing needs are needing to be met?”

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Hmmm knowing what other gaps they may have is an interesting question.

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