During a job interview or towards the end of it, it’s obvious that your interviewer will ask you if you have any questions that you want answers to. Tempting as it may seem, there are some questions that you should not ask at all, especially if it’s the first round.
Play it safe and ask questions about the company and the job portfolio but stay away from ones that portray you as a self-centred candidate, who is more interested in just the “me” role than the company or the team.
Here are questions you’d want to avoid during the first round of the job interview as these will only put you in a bad light.
#1 What salary can you offer me?
Everybody works for money but it should not be the only thing that you should list while going for the interview. How much ever tempted you may be, keep your pay package discussion for a later stage, perhaps the last round of interview.
#2 Will you ask me to work over time without paying?
Never tread on this path. An employer wants to hire somebody who is a hard worker and by asking such a question, you are portraying yourself as someone who doesn’t want to put an effort if not being incentivised. If you pop this question, chances are that you will not be called for the next round of interview.
#3 Can I take a vacation before the end of one year?
Thinking of going on a vacation even before it is due is an absolute no. Never ever ask your potential employer this question. Who would want to hire an employee thinking of going on holiday even before joining work?
#4 Do you give annual increments and promotions?
Employees love increments and promotions but these are things that ought to be earned and not demanded. Ideally, an employer would want you to work hard and prove your worth for any gains.
#5 Do you discourage personal emails during work hours?
Work hours are meant for official work and not personal chores. Most people do use personal e-mails while at work but being on it most of the time is frowned upon and its worse when you ask for it even before you’ve landed the job.
#6 Did I get the job?
By asking this question, you will only show your desperation, which is again a bad thing. Let the interviewer give you the feedback and wait patiently. By doing so you will not show your unnecessary eagerness to jump at any offer and show your professional qualities.