Top 5 Interview Questions To Ask In A Job Interview

In this video join Jeff and Mike "The Interview Guys" and special guest Pete as they break down the top 5 questions to ask at an interview. This really is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a connection with the organization or company you're interviewing with.

For your convenience, here is a transcript of the video. This will make it easier to take notes...

JEFF
Hi everyone, I'm Jeff, and the guy sleeping by the window is Mike, but you probably know us as the interview guys! The reason why Mike is so tired is because we've been flying around the world teaching job seekers everywhere our proven strategies for getting offers from job interviews.

Beside me is our friend Pete. Say hi Pete.

PETE
Hi everyone.

JEFF
We've brought Pete along for the ride, because he is a hiring manager at a Fortune 500 company and always has a lot of great "behind the scenes" information about job interviews. Pete, can you wake up Mike?

PETEw
No problem. Hey Mike...Mike wake up...MIKE!!!

MIKE (jumps up startled, out of it)
No mom I don't want to have a bath!!! (awkward pause as he figures out he was dreaming)

JEFF
Uh, Mike...hi...I think you were dreaming...

MIKE
Oh...oops...hope I didn't say anything weird...

JEFF
Nope....no...uhhh...anyway, we just landed in Egypt. We've got to get to the pyramids for today's lesson. Are you ready?

MIKE
Sure, let's go.

We've been getting a lot of our students asking us about the importance of preparing questions to ask the interviewer.

JEFF
That's right Mike. Having some questions to ask during the interview is not only important,but absolutely essential! What can you tell the students Pete?

PETE
I can't tell you how many people come into the interview thinking they're just going to rattle off some answers about themselves. The most important thing for a job seeker to remember is that it's not about you, it's about them.

MIKE
In other words, the interview is actually about how you can help your future employer succeed. It's also a great time to find out what their requirements and hopes are, and trying to align your experience and accomplishments with what it is that they put high value in.

JEFF
So Pete, where does having questions to ask fit in?

PETE
It's pretty simple. By preparing some targeted questions to ask, you're showing the interviewer that you are somebody who is genuinely interested in the company. And the more interest you show in the company, the more responsive they are going to be to you.

MIKE
Okay, so taking this into consideration, we thought we'd share with you our Top 5 Questions To Ask In An Interview.

JEFF
The first question on our list is "What qualities do your top performing employees have in common?" The answer to this question will give you a pretty good idea of what it is you need to do do be successful in your position, and will show the interviewer
that you have a desire to be among those top performers.

MIKE
Question number two on our top 5 list is "What would I have to do in order to exceed expectations in the short term, perhaps in the next 30-60 days?" This question let's your interviewer know that you want to be successful from day one, and are open
to direction. Not to mention that you are ready to take a little initiative and value being well prepared!

PETE
Number three in the list is one that hiring managers love to get asked, and that is "If I was to start tomorrow, what would be my number one priority?" The answer to this question will give you more insight into the current state of the position, while the question shows that you're invested and interested in learning how you can start things off with a bang.

JEFF
Question number 4 is "Are there opportunities for furthering education or professional training?" This question will show the interviewer that you are a forward-thinking individual who is willing to grow.

MIKE
And finally, the last question on the list is "I know this company puts a lot of value in (blank), so what would you say is the most important aspect of your culture?" This question serves two excellent purposes, in that it shows that you have done some research into what the company prides itself on and shows the interviewer that you are interested in their culture dynamic and eager to fit in.

MIKE
And we've written a Special Report that will show you exactly
how to craft perfect interview answers to any interview question.

[jackiebush]

You guys are life savers! I have been unemployed for sometime now and I asked these questions from this video and now I am newly employed in the working world again! You guys are my heroes! Thank you soooo much!

[alexmagnan]

I got the job! I asked these questions and my interviewer/employer actually told me he had never been asked those questions before and that he was impressed that I actually showed interest in his company! Thank you guys so much for the tips!

[Hotride]

No mom I dont want to have a bath. lmao

[hywd]

Some of these questions are okay but can be repetitive as the interviewer will talk about what are the expectations of the job.

You should ask about whether the company has overtime or not. Do you want to work 16 hour days when they force you to work overtime? You want the company to have management skills not to force so much unexpected overtime onto you (salary or hourly). You should ask about the equipment and software they expect you to use (fax machine/forklift -- quickbooks/shipping software). Ask if they are hiring because they are growing or because someone quit/fired. Ask why it happened and what they would do better next time in order to retain employees.

Lastly, a great advice for life in general --- if you have flaws, own them. Don't be insecure and try to lie or try so hard to defend them. Address that it is a weakness and you're going to try improving in that area. Don't try to bs about how your weakness is working too hard or something. People can see through that, people want honesty.

[blueyellowbitch]

Thank you Jeff & Mike if feel ready and very confident I had nothing and now I've made my own little booklet with all your great tips! thank you again and again.🙏

[M.ochirecords]

thank you very much!!! I got the job!!!!

[ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Jeff and Mike, great questions to ask in a job interview. My favorite was about the number one priority. This helps the interview decide if they really want to work for the company.

[TheInterviewGuys]

A company's culture generally refers to how people interact with each other at a company or organization. A company will often have a unique "culture" that governs how employees work, interact and behave at the company...

[paulclarke]

Good video Dudes.  All the best... added to my interview Playlist

[TheInterviewGuys]

It may be because you are watching the video through another service such as twitter or facebook from a smartphone. The button will work on youtube however... or you can click the link in the description of the video..

Hope that helps!

[chapasaon]

In the last question what do you mean culture?
culture = company?

[synthgal]

what do I do if I have absolutely no interest in the companies I'm applying for and I'm literally just looking for money so I don't starve to death

[rodpalgar]

excellent, congratulations. Thanks for your attention.

[SeffAhat]

First video I watch of you guys. Subscribed.

[queenzultrainstinctprin]

Wish I could click the button to continue, thanks anyway guys!

[chaBUDZ]

Thank u guys 11 for 11 with jobs offer killing it Great video you guys keep up and thank you so much for all the advice and tips

[WaldoHitsClips]

wow these are some great questions! i appreciate ya'll.

[TheInterviewGuys]

Thank you so much Ashley, we're glad we could help!

[Bigdogs]

I am zero for two in having the reports appear when I press the button!? Any ideas or suggestions? This was good! Thanks for producing it!

[talalalabdullatif]

I kept focusing on their hand gestures. They only got 2 movies, and they repeat it constantly :(
It's annoying me lol.
But good content! I got some good ideas on how to respond to my future interviews. Keep it up!