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The top 5 questions workers in
Liverpool have regretted asking in an interview
INTERVIEWS can be a daunting process
for many, and new research from the UK's leading independent job board,
CV Library has found that a whopping 87% of workers in Liverpool think there are
certain questions candidates should avoid asking in an interview if they want to
get the job!
The research, which quizzed 1,200 UK workers on interview preparation
techniques, found that 67.4% of Liverpool's professionals will prepare questions
in advance of an interview, with 91.3% stating that they try to ask a question
in every job interview they attend. When asked what questions have jeopardised
their chances of bagging a job in the past, candidates revealed the following:-
1. How often do you give your employees a pay rise? (57.5%)
2. What does your company do? (57.5%)
3. Will I have to work long hours? (50%)
4. Do you offer sick pay? (35%)
5. How much holiday will I receive? (15%)
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library comments:- "It's
always good to turn up to an interview armed with appropriate questions to ask
and you should always note them down in case you have a mind blank ? way
through! Not only will this show you're well prepared, it also demonstrates that
you have a genuine interest in the company and the opportunity to work there.
Unfortunately, questions around money and working hours can often touch a nerve
with potential employers, as it could suggest that you're not actually
interested in the role itself and the work you'll be doing. That's not to say
you can't ask about the package the company is offering, it's just important
that you phrase it in the right way."
Furthermore, the research also quizzed workers in Liverpool on the questions
that they've asked in an interview which have been well received and boosted
their chances of getting the job. The responses included:-
1. Is there room for development in this position? (77.8%)
2. How would you describe the general culture of the company and the workplace?
(37.8%)
3. What are the team like that I will be working with? (35.6%)
4. Why did the last person leave this position? (20%)
5. How do you measure success? (15.6%)
Biggins continues:- "Rather than going straight in with questions around
salaries and working hours, you can find out more about a company by posing
questions about their culture, teams and how they measure success. Doing so will
help you paint a picture of what it's like to work there, and will also show to
the interviewer that you are passionate about working in a company where the fit
is right on both sides.
Never be afraid to follow up with an interviewer if there are questions which
you don't feel comfortable asking about face to face. Remember, it's about
checking that the company is right for you, as well as if you're right for the
company."
Interestingly, a separate piece of research conducted by the job board amongst
200 UK recruitment professionals, revealed that 58.4% of recruiters think there
are candidates shouldn't ask in an interview, including asking what the company
does (24.5%), what happens if they're late or call in sick (15.6%) and how soon
they can expect a promotion (15.6%).
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