| November 24, 2008 | Posted By: Trevor Wilson | Category: Questions |
I often find myself reading all sorts of different sites and blogs from around the Internet. One I enjoy and read quite often, Free Money Finance, has an interesting post up. It talks about the types of questions that you should ask interviewers when they give you the opportunity.
However, one thing caught my eye. When talking about additional types of questions he would ask, he said:
“Is there anything about me that makes you think I’m not the best person for this position?” If they list anything, I say something like, “I understand how you can think that. I didn’t have the chance to share (successful experience from previous job) with you.” Then I proceed to answer their concerns citing past job successes in the areas they think I’m lacking.
I would have to disagree. I’m of the mind that, even though you should be able to be able to face and address your weaknesses, providing an excuse to the interviewer to think about them is not something you want to do. Keep the interview positive, and use this opportunity to ask probing questions about the company, not focus on your weaknesses.
Agree? Disagree? Feel free to leave a comment!
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Although it has to be used with caution, there are times when I’ve used a variation — “What concerns do you have about me as a candidate” — with success.
I’ve found that when the environment/vibe/culture is right, asking this question can allow you to address some concerns immediately, as well as in follow-ups (thank you letters, second rounds, etc.). But, there is definitely some risk with the question. So, it’s not something I typically suggest for novice interviewers or every industry.
Great question! I can see how that would work really well in certain situations!
Thanks for the comment!