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Ask Good Questions About the Company and Position  

Ask Fact-Finding Questions in the Job Interview 

Asking good fact-finding Questions is a great way to show interest and engagement in the company and the position. It also lets you learn more about the company, culture, and plans. You also want to know about job responsibilities and potential growth and advancement. Good

Do some research on the company and the industry before the interview. It will give you a better understanding of the company’s mission, values, and goals. During the interview, ask questions that show you’ve done your homework and are genuinely interested in the company and the position. 

You might want to ask about the company’s plans for growth and expansion or what qualities they are looking for in a successful candidate. You could also ask about the day-to-day responsibilities of the job or what opportunities there are for professional development. 

The interview should be a two-way conversation. Asking thoughtful questions will show your interest and engagement and help determine if the company and the position fit you. 

Any Questions

Usually, I would write a story about me in a 250-word setting, with an interesting question at the end. However, today is a little different.

I want to answer your questions, to help you get a job.  I am a person with an advanced degree in adult education who spent several years working to help others find jobs. I am now a life coach working with people around the world.

If you have a question, you are not alone.  If you send me your question, I will be glad to post it and the answer on LinkedIn (no names mentioned.) This way, readers get to learn something new each day.

The offer is genuine.  If you ask in the comments of anything I write, I will post real answers that hopefully help.  Please remember, I am a life coach who works with people over 50 who feel overlooked for qualified jobs.  Anyone at any age can ask a question.

What question can I answer for you?

Ask

If you don’t have something that you need, you should ask for it. How do others know that you need something if you do not ask for it? You have to get help, asking is not nagging. Just do so with the concerned smile on your face. They don’t need to see you to hear your smile.

People sometimes get so worried about bothering someone else that there are cases where the person has perished, not wishing to be a bother. It does not matter whether you need medicine or a way off the island, or to get out of the ocean because you’re tired of swimming. If you need help, only you can ask for it.

Yes, we all do get wrapped up in what we are doing. And often, we tend to miss the signs of those around us. If you need something or desire something and we cannot see those signs, it is in your best interest to share with us. We are not you. We are everyone else. And sometimes, we get so focused on ourselves, we forget to check on those around us. That is not an excuse. This is a reminder that we are humans. As humans, you have to help us out once in a while and remind us that you may also need assistance.

In times of war, brave men refused to be seen by medics until they know their pal is going to be okay. And sometimes they die doing so. And that is a shame. There absolutely is a greater love than giving your life for your friend. That love is ensuring both of you are taken care of and can go on with the rest of your duties.

Just a thought from the mean old master sergeant.

Thank you for being with me today. I hope to be with you again tomorrow.