Interview 'question you'd like to ask us' how can I say this properly?!

In_the_red

I have an Interview tomorrow after having a successful phone interview last week. I have been thinking of questions an recording myself answering them without using my notes etc to see how I sound and alls going well so far- I hope

The thing is, I have a question I would like to ask them. I believe it sounds confident, backs up the fact I ask for feedback if I feel I haven't done something to my full capacity etc. My issue is how do I word the end of it, to not sound cocky.

My question is along the lines of 'After speaking to me today do you have any reservations about hiring me as if I could I would like to answer/clarify/elaborate on anything you are worried about'

How would I word that?
As an interviewer would you think it was a bit too forward as If I was asking 'do I have the job' I dont want to seem blunt.

Thanks in advance.
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MoneySavingUser

I have read about asking this in 'interview questions' books but I agree it can be very forthright and haven't done it myself

Positives: It shows that you are very interested in making sure they have all the information & allows you to clarify and doubts/things they might not fully understand

I was about to write a suggestion but can't make up my mind on how to word it either - I'd try and keep it simple mentioning if there is anything that has been said in the interview they would like clarified/expanded on and if there are any aspects of the job specification which they think have not been covered so you can say a few things on those parts

I suppose it will also depend on the type of interviewer you get and how formal/informal the interview becomes

Mistral001

To me it seems disrespectful as it implies that the interviewer has not done a good enough job and there are more questions he/she should have asked.

With regard to rehearsing what you are going to say, if you have all the questions off pat, the interviewer might assume that you have been to a lot of interviews which implies that you have failed to get a lot of jobs. As well it can come across as a bit false.

I would get your facts clear in your head rather than rehearse particularily what you are going to say. Facts such as qualifications, length of time you spent at other jobs. Reasons for leaving other jobs etc.

Emmzi

As an interviewer I wouldn't answer that because a) I don't know until I go over and mark up your notes and b) it feels like you are trying to lead me into asking discriminatory questions.

"Can I have feedback either way" is good. That shows you always want to improve.

jitters

That's a perfect, 101 close.

You won't get a job in sales if you aren't able to close the interviewer.

"Is there anything that would prevent me progressing in the interview process?"

"Is there any reason you wouldn't consider inviting me back for a 2nd interview?"

It will be dependent on your job sector, but I don't think either of the above are rude or arrogant, you're giving yourself the opportunity to address any concerns the interviewer may have.

In_the_red

Ah thank you for your feedback guys.

So should I not say what a PP suggested and say something like 'Is there anything I haven't fully answered regarding the job spec that I can elaborate on before I leave?' or such likes.

Am I thinking about this too much? :eek: my heads up my !!!!! haha

In_the_red

jitters wrote: »

That's a perfect, 101 close.

You won't get a job in sales if you aren't able to close the interviewer.

"Is there anything that would prevent me progressing in the interview process?"

"Is there any reason you wouldn't consider inviting me back for a 2nd interview?"

It will be dependent on your job sector, but I don't think either of the above are rude or arrogant, you're giving yourself the opportunity to address any concerns the interviewer may have.

It is a sales role. It is to sell Kitchens as a showroom advisor at the UK's leading kitchen manufacturer. I have done said role before at another showroom but I didn't need to interview as it was a 'who you know' opportunity.

InsideInsurance

Seems odd that someone who doesnt need to interview is going to the extent of writing notes, learning them and recording themselves to ensure they're answering well. I do always need to interview and never gone to this extreme.

I would agree with Jitters type of answer in terms of just asking the first half the question instead of trying to give a rationalisation of why your asking.

In_the_red

no, no, my previous role was where I didn't have to interview. I have to interview for this role, which is why I am going to this 'extreme' as I wanna apply myself the best I can. I've not had a interview in 2 solid years of applying, I am not going to fluff this up-I'm determined!

Edwardgee

Just remember it depends on the interview...as an interviewer myself...I would see through stock answers and would ask you the 3 point question to see if it's what you really think or a stock answer ie I would say...what do you think about..etc...your answer...then I'd ask why do you think that?...your answer and then...how did you come to that conclusion or what evidence do you have to support that...this can be tricky and hard to rehearse...main point in an interview is be honest and say what appropriate...if it's sales your original question would be good but must be friendly and relaxed...body language too is a big give away...good luck..

confused76

you could say something along the lines of 'what qualities are you looking for in an employee?' and then when they say xyz you can say i would fit that criteria because i have xyz experience. it just depends how confident you are about saying that, i don't think i would be.

i tend to ask questions such as 'if i was the successful candidate, what could i expect to happen in my first week, is there a training programme?'