This Is The Best Question To Ask To Get Your Dream Job
First impression is very important but so is the last one.
The interview game is far from easy.
I’ve been there and it’s tricky. But there are things you can do to increase your chances of success.
One of them is answering properly the final question the interviewer usually asks you.
“Do you have any questions for me?”
Now, don’t fool yourself : the interview is NOT over yet.
But I know the relief you feel when you get asked this question. You think it’s over, you did well and it’s time to go home now.
Actually, that’s the perfect opportunity for you to stand out. But be careful, there are infinite ways of answering this question. Some of them are great or just good but some others suck.
- You could ask what’s the company’s 5 years goal in terms of growth.
- You could ask what are the opportunities for personal development within the company.
- You could ask if there is some wiggle room at the salary level.
- You could ask what’s the main gap to cover for this position, in her or his opinion.
- You could ask if there are any unclear areas on your resume that he or she would like to go over one more time with you.
- You could ask if there is a free lunch on Friday and a Pet Day once a month.
- etc.
But what I want you to ask next time is:
“What has been your most memorable memory since you joined this company?”
Never forget that interviewers are human beings and like every human being, they function with emotions.
By asking them to retrieve an unforgettable memory, a happy one, they’ll make a positive association with you.
You show interest not only in the company but also in himself or herself. You need to show genuine interest in their answer though.
They might talk about an amazing project they worked on or a funny moment with some colleagues two years ago or whatever else. But it’ll make them feel good and trust me, when you leave the room, you want them to feel good.
When you trigger a positive emotion in someone, it strengthens the bond between you two.
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
And when they’ll review potential candidates, you’ll stand out because you have created this positive connection.
So take out your best smile and make them feel good, make them trust you and make them think deep down that you’re the perfect match for this position.
