4 interview questions that are actually OK to ask (because the answers matter)
 

4 interview questions that are actually OK to ask (because the answers matter)
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If you prepare for interviews as thoroughly as I think you do, you’ve probably got a (long) list of questions to ask. But you probably also worry about which ones are actually OK to bring up — and which could cost you the job.

Yes, when I was a recruiter, people would most definitely address off-putting topics, but I also found that some people avoided perfectly **rmally inquiries out of fear of seeming rude.

So, to empower you to get the answers you need, here are a few questions that are perfectly fine to say out loud.

1. Is this a new position, or are you looking to backfill the role?

Here’s the thing — **t only is it perfectly OK to ask, most hiring managers will be open to sharing the details, even if it makes them uncomfortable. Why should you bring it up? If it’s a new role, that’s a good sign the company is in a growth period (which is great). If the gig became available because someone moved on, it’s also OK to ask follow-up questions about why that person’s ** longer in the position. And if you’re **t comfortable with the answers (or learn the last five people have quit within one year), it’s also OK to take a pass if an offer comes through. Read more...


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