Quick Tip: Ask This Question During A First Interview

Everyone has been there—that moment during a job interview when the interviewer asks if you have any questions for them.

Maybe you found yourself frozen like a deer in headlights, at a complete loss for words.

Or, perhaps even worse, you asked a question that had an obvious answer or had already been answered.

Falling victim to such scenarios is why it’s crucial to be prepared before a job interview with a list of foolproof questions you can ask to wow the interviewer when they open the floor to questions you may have.

Here’s a questions to get you started and to leave your first interview with a great impression.

How do you support future leaders’ development?

A question about how the company supports the development of its future leaders has multiple possible responses, any of which will provide valuable insight.

Candidates may listen for and explore answers involving mentoring, skills development, coaching, flexible/hybrid work arrangements and others that resonate with the candidate’s core values. Then, perhaps, follow up by asking for specific examples. - Lisa Walsh, Beacon Executive Coaching

Originally published on Forbes Coaches Council.