10 Questions You Should Never Ask In An Interview

10 Questions You Should Never Ask In An Interview Its the end of your job bewerbungsinterview. Youve brilliantly answered all of your interviewers questions and have showcased your experience and skillset in such a way that they would be fools elend to hire you. Youre ready to call your girlfriends to celebrate your inevitable job offer when your interviewer asks you one final question Do you have any questions for me?Hopefully, youve come prepared. Having smart, thoughtful interviewingquestions to askis a great way to show your potential employer that you are a serious candidate. By the same token, asking the wrong questions can sink your chances of getting hired. Below are 10 examples of questions that you should never ask in an interview.1. What does the company do? You should always do your research on a company before an interview. This includes finding out what the company does, who their competitors are, who the important senior leaders are, and whether theyve been in the news lately. Asking a question as basic as what the company does will only highlight your lack of preparation.2. How soon can I get promoted? Hiring managers love to see ambition in their potential new employees, but asking how soon you can get promoted signals to your interviewer that you are not really interested in the job for which youve applied. If you are concerned about your growth potential at a company, you can ask something like, What is the typical career path for someone in this role?3. How soon can I take vacation time? Perhaps you have a trip already planned or you havent had a vacation in two years and are ready for a break. Your interview is not the time to discuss such things. Wait until after youve been offered the job to talk about things like vacation and other benefits. If you are unhappy with the offer, you can always try to negotiate a better package.4. Do employees get discounts? Everybody loves a good employee discount, but asking about this during the interview might make your interviewer think that you are only in this for the free goods. Employee discounts and other perks should be discussed only after youve received an offer.5. What does the position pay? Salary discussions are often apart of the interview process, but like most things, its all in the timing. Avoid asking about compensation in the early rounds of interviews. Employers will typically broach the subject once they feel confident that you would be a good fit for the job. Only raise the compensation discussion when youve received an offer or when you have received strong signals that an offer is imminent. 6. Can I leave early if I get my work done for the day? While productivity rules the day in many companies, employers will undoubtedly be turned off by a candidate who seems to want to get in and get out. Employers are looking for team players, strong work ethics, and people who will go above and beyond. You wont be doing yourself any favors by implying youre only willing to do the bare minimum. 7. Can I work from home? Working from home has become a popular benefit companies offer. However, putting in face time is still the norm and unless this is an absolute deal breaker or necessity, you shouldnt ask about their work from home policy during your interview. If youre really curious, try to bring it up indirectly by asking questions like, How would you describe the companys work culture? or At my last job, some of the team members worked remotely. Does anyone work remotely here? 8. Can I bring my pet to work? You love your dog. And why wouldnt you? Hes adorable. Many companies, particularly start-ups, are open to allowing people to bring their pets to the office. But, most places still follow a traditional no pets allowed policy. If the company is pet-friendly, they will let you know. 9. Will I need to take a drug test? Asking this question will raise some serious red flags and give the impression that you have something to hide. Do not ask this ques tion under any circumstances. 10. Not asking any questions. When a hiring manager asks if you have any questions, theyre doing so to evaluate how you think and to gauge your level of interest in the position. If you have nothing to ask, they may get the sense that you havent put any serious thought into the process and that you may not be interested in the role. Most importantly, remember that interviews are not a one-way street. Asking questions is the only way you will know if this is the right job for you. If youre stumped about what to ask, having some standard questions in your back pocket can be helpful, such as What do you like best about working here? or What do you anticipate the next steps to be?--Natalia Marulanda is a former practicing attorney who currently works on womens initiatives at a law firm New York City. She also runs The Girl Power Code, a blog dedicated to empowering women in the workplace and in their daily lives.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the wo rkplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer