#JobSearch : Three(3) Tips To Help You Ask Great Follow-Up Questions In A #JobInterview . If You Want to Stand Out, Ask Quality Follow-Up Questions.
Great job interviews rely on asking great questions. You have the opportunity to make your conversations worthwhile by adding value, and you can do that with your questions.
Here are three things that will improve your follow-up questions and help you to stand out:
1. Listen, and think about nothing other than what the other person is saying.
People like it when people listen to them. The person feels like the other person cares about them and what they have to say.
If you are thinking about starting a conversation but there is something bothering you from earlier in the day, stop and take the time to think about what is bothering you. You don’t want to go into a job interview or any discussion not being fully present. If you are in the middle of an important conversation and your mind starts to drift elsewhere, try to refocus your thoughts on the current conversation. Remind yourself that you can come back to other thoughts later; it is more important to focus on the present conversation.
If you have control over where the conversation can be held, consider a place that is quiet and with little distractions. If distractions arise mid-conversation, ask the person if they would be willing to continue the discussion elsewhere. If you know you have a habit of drifting to other thoughts during conversations, consider practicing the art of listening with a friend or family member.
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2. Reflect beforehand.
In addition to acting and reacting in real time by listening, you can also ask pre-planned questions. Before important conversations, dedicate some time to think about what information you want to know from that interview or discussion. Take 20 minutes to focus. By reflecting beforehand, you can develop more insightful questions. Better questions demonstrate your desire to know more and that you care.
3. Ask questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” answer.
A great way to bring an otherwise productive conversation to an abrupt end is by asking a question in which the respondent only needs to answer “yes” or “no.” Instead, focus on asking open-ended questions that further the discussion. Don’t ask, “Do you have a collegial work culture?” Instead, ask “Would you describe the work environment?” Asking questions that beg descriptive answers demonstrates interest. You want to know more than a “yes” or “no.” Showing interest sets you apart.
If you want to stand out, ask quality follow-up questions. Great interviews and conversations involve a speaker and a listener and questions and answers. Take advantage of asking great questions to stand out. Listen, reflect beforehand and focus on questions that share more information than just a “yes” or a “no” response.
Forbes.com | November 10, 2020 | Avery Blank
