One of the most important quality traits employers look for in an employee is uniqueness. Being good at the job, and having the skills and knowledge is important, but in a job position with hundreds of applicants you have to stand out and be unique to secure success.
One way you can do this is after the interview is complete, asking questions about the position. This shows eagerness and early signs of dedication and commitment. To help, here is a list of questions to ask, that will make you unique and land more job offers:
- What traits and characteristics have made employees successful at this workplace? This shows that you would like to assess your performance and are willing to learn how to be most beneficial in your role.
- Fast forward one year from this hire, what would an employee have to do to exceed every expectation? This shows the interviewer that you are results-focused and you want to know exactly what success looks like so that you can create a plan to make it happen.
- Why is this role open? It is critical you try and find out as much information about your role as possible and why the role was open e.g., is the company expanding to capitalise on a new market or did the previous employee quit or get laid off?
- How many people in this role have been promoted to more senior positions? Growth trajectory is something that every candidate should factor into their decisions. You need to understand whether your growth will be stagnant in this job role or if there is an opportunity to be promoted internally.
- Ask the interviewer why they like working for the company. People love a chance to talk about themselves, so it shows you are interested.