Job Seekers

Candidates should know the interview is a two-way street, just as the interviewer asks questions to find out if you are the right candidate for the job, you should also ask thought-provoking questions to find out if the company is the right fit for you.

Some candidates may hesitate in asking questions, but if you don’t ask them you can be passed over or not setting yourself apart from the rest of the candidates after the same job.

Here is a great article by Liza Kirkpatrick, Director of full-time MBA programs for the Career Management Center at the Kellogg School of Management.  Liza highlights 5 intimidating questions that every candidate should ask if they want to be highly considered for the job.

A career expert shares 5 questions she wishes more candidates ‘had the guts to ask’ during job interviews

1. What are the biggest challenges I’ll face in the first 90 days, and how will success be measured?’
2. ‘Is there anything about my background that makes you hesitant to move me forward in the interview process?’
3. ‘How does my background compare to other candidates you’re interviewing?’
4. and more!

Read the article here for more questions and why you, as the candidate, should ask them during the interview.

Request an appointment with us today to help you with your job search here.

Turn a challenge into an opportunity!

Free online training can help you upgrade your skills, increase your knowledge and perhaps even change your career path.

Metrix Learning Skillup – no-cost online training for individuals who want to upgrade their skills or explore new career pathways. Click here to watch the video.

Not all courses on the following websites are free but most are! Several offer a free trial period – just do not forget to cancel before the deadline.

Alison – free online education and skills training. Fee charged only for issuing Certificates and Diplomas.

Coursera – Some courses are free, others including Master’s Degree have tuition fees.

Duolingo – learn a new language!

edX – over 120 colleges and universities provide massive open online courses with no tuition fee.

LinkedIn Learning – wide variety of work-related courses. The first month is free.

Microsoft Learn – free technology-related learning.

Remember to never stop learning!

*CareerSource Southwest Florida does not endorse these websites, this post is merely for informational purposes only.