Career expert reveals the one question you should ask at the end of every job interview to seal the deal
The hunt for your dream job can often be more of a nightmare, with rejections and ghostings seemingly everywhere you turn.
And once you've secured that all-important interview, you want it to go as smoothly as possible.
Sometimes we feel we've absolutely smashed it, the tables are turned on you and you're asked those dreaded four words: "Any questions for us?"
Sure, you could ask what to expect in the first 90 days of your role, or maybe even salary expectations.
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But if you really want to seal the deal, there's one clever question you can ask.
And if handled well, it could well stand you in great stead of your next career move.
Sharing their top interview tips, Monster Jobs revealed a number of questions to ask your interviewer - but one in particular stood out.
That very question is: “Do you have any concerns or final questions?”
HR expert Chantal Bechervaise, who runs TakeItPersonelly.com, told the job site: “Always, always ask if the person interviewing you has any concerns about any of your abilities to perform the job.
“I have had great experiences asking this question, as it makes the interviewer reflect upon the interview on the spot.
"Generally they will respond honestly to the question, which provides you one last opportunity to sell yourself.”
If the interviewer brings up any concerns, it's a great chance for you to clear up any potential doubts and share examples to back up that you can get the job done.
An example response could be: “I know I haven’t had a lot of experience in social media in my work, but I have used Twitter to promote the charity I volunteer with on weekends, and have increased their followers by 20 percent in the last year."
Similar sorts of questions have been asked on Reddit - but not everyone agrees using the word 'concern' is the best approach here.
Taking to the r/Jobs community, one person asked: "Is asking the interviewer, 'Do you have any concerns about my ability to perform this job?' acceptable or should I just refrain from asking that question?"
While plenty of people agreed it was a great opportunity to put your potential employer's mind at ease, one Redditor suggested asking: "Do you feel my experience and skill set are a good match for the duties of this position?"
A second agreed: "I will always ask this question. So far it's gotten me nothing but useful constructive feedback, and I think it's had the effect of reassuring employers that while I come across as confident (and I am), I'm not cocky."
Another shared their own success story: "I've asked this question in an interview before. He was concerned about my lack of experience.
"I gave several examples of software and other specialized tasks I had picked up by teaching myself - and stated that in a team environment such as company, I would surely have no problems.
"I also spoke more about my volunteer work where I managed large projects.
"I was hired."
Topics: Jobs, Life, Reddit, Social Media
Ellie Kemp