Ask Good Questions: Job Fair Interview

An often overlooked, yet high impact, part of any interview is the chance to ask questions. Prepare a list of possible questions and prioritize the top 2-3 that you want to ask. At the end of a regular interview, you may have 10 minutes at the end of the interview. In a job fair, time may be even more limited. Use your time wisely.

Consider what you still need to know to assess whether the job is a good opportunity for you.

• Would you give me more details about [Insert the area you need to know more about to understand the scope of the position]?
• Would you give me an example of a [project, problem, challenge] that is typical for this position?
• How would you describe your ideal candidate?

Understand the process

• What is your timeline for making decisions? 
• What is the next step?
• What are the typical steps in your process

Adapted from November 3, 2017, “Ask Good Questions”