Looking for a new job can be an arduous process for anyone, but applicants often make it harder on themselves by not preparing the right questions to ask their prospective employer during the interview stage.
The current recruitment landscape has slowed significantly as of late, with new hires making up less than 4% of all employees over the last three months, as opposed to 9% of all employees the previous quarter according to ADP. Yet there are smart interview strategies for those that still intend to job search in 2024, according to resume builder Resume Genius, including what interview questions to ask.
"The interview, which was once a one-sided interrogation, has transformed into more of a balanced exchange," says Eva Chan, a career expert at Resume Genius. "This shift owes much to the entry of younger generations like Gen Z into the workforce. They're a cohort that brings a new level of scrutiny to their potential employers by emphasizing a mutual fit."
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The platform recently published a list of the eight best questions to ask in an interview in an effort to help all candidates find their ideal fit. The list included questions about how a company has adapted to industry changes, what the company's core culture is and where and how a new hire could find opportunities for career growth and development.
Asking the right questions in the interview process is not only critical for finding the right position and employer, it also communicates to the employer that a candidate is serious about the role they're applying for, and increases their chances of getting selected for the role and growing into a long tenure.
"The questions we recommend are a response to a changing culture," Chan says. "These are tools that empower job seekers to find their place in a work culture that's as much about personal fulfillment as it is about professional achievements."
For anyone conducting a job search this year or into 2024, add these questions to your interview prep: