INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER

The interviewer’s last question is frequently the most important one. That’s when the interviewer smiles and says: “Now, do you have questions for us?” Your response at this point often determines if you continue as a job seeker or transform into a job getter.
Every job, interview, if the job seeker is lucky, gets to this stage of the job interview. What you do now controls whether or not you get an offer. The resume gets you in the door, but whether you leave as a job seeker or employee depends on how you conduct yourself during the interview.

Fifteen Rules for Framing Better Questions
The art of asking questions is considering what responses you prefer and framing the questions to maximize your chances of getting the answers you want. Here are 15 rules for asking better questions.
-Ask open-ended questions.
-Keep it short.
-Don’t Interrupt
-Getting to Yes
-Use Inclusive Language
-Ask Questions the Interviewer Can Answer
-Avoid Questions that are Obvious or Easy to Determine
-Avoid “Why” Questions
-Avoid Asking Questions that Call for a Superlative
-Avoid Leading or Loaded Questions
-Avoid Questions that Hint of Desperation
-Asking Questions that Focus on What the Company Can Do for You
-Don't Ask Questions that are irrelevant to the job or organization.
-Relax and smile.
Ten Great Questions To Ask
-What’s the makeup of the team as far as experience? Am I going to be a mentor or will I be mentored?
-What does this company value the most and how do you think my work for you will further these values?
-What kinds of processes are in place to help me work collaboratively?
-What can I bring Company XYZ to round out the team?
-Do team members typically eat lunch together or do they typically eat at their desk?
-What’s the most important thing I can do to help within the first 90 days of my employment?
-Do you have any questions or concerns about my ability to perform this job?
-When top performers leave the company why do they leave and where do they usually go?
-What do you see in me? What are my strongest assets and possible weaknesses? Do you have -any concerns that I need to clear up in order to be the top candidate?
-Who are the “coolest” people on my team? What makes him or her “cool"? Can I meet them?
The Dumb Dozen
12 Dumb Questions Candidates Actually Asked
-Is it possible for me to get a small loan?
-What is it that your company does?
-Can I see the break room?
-How many warnings do you get before you are fired?
-Can you guarantee me that I will still have a job here a year from now?
-Would anyone notice if I came in late and left early?
-What does this company consider a good absenteeism record?
-The job description mentions weekend work. Are you serious?
-What is the zodiac sign of the company president?
-Will my office be near an ice machine?