It’s no secret that nowadays people want more from their jobs. It’s no longer enough to go in, earn money and leave; employees seek more fulfilment and cash from their roles. As a result, we saw a record-breaking number of employees quit their jobs in 2021. If you’re one of the 4.4 million people looking to retire, here are five questions you can ask your next interviewer to help you land your dream role.

How is My Safety and Wellbeing Protected?

Not only does this refer to mental health at work schemes or office parties, but this question will also help you understand how seriously a business takes health and safety.

For manual labour jobs, asking this question will let you know if they provide adequate personal protective equipment. If not, it’s best to steer clear, or you may end up as one of the 441,000 people injured at work yearly!

What Are The Biggest Threats to the Business Right Now?

The company must be stable if you’re interviewing for a job somewhere. Money worries are a significant factor in daily life, so it’s only fitting to ask about business risks. By asking what the biggest threats to the business are, you can begin to gauge how resilient the company is.

Do You Prefer to Promote Internally or Hire Externally For Key Positions?

Most companies hire both internally and externally. However, working for a company that only hires internally can have its perks. If you’re early on in your career, you may have better opportunities to progress by opting for a company that hires internally.

What Makes You Stand Out as an Employer Versus Your Competitors?

The benefits of this question are two-fold. Firstly, it gives your potential employer a chance to sell you the job and demonstrate why the role and company would be proper for you. Secondly, asking this question will show that you’re a bigger-picture thinker.

Many businesses and hiring managers like to see curiosity in a candidate, so asking this question can be a great way to show that you can think beyond the day-to-day job responsibilities and operate at a higher level.

What Sort of Flexibility Is There Around Working Patterns and Hybrid Working?

Before 2020, most companies were strictly office-based. However, that’s now all changed. Most employers are open to offering alternative working patterns and hybrid working options, so if that’s important, you must find out early.

On the other hand, if you prefer to work in an office but the team is fully remote, this may not be the best role for you!

In Conclusion

Standing out from the crowd is essential in an increasingly competitive job market. Luckily, by thinking outside the box and asking the questions listed above, you’ll be remembered long after you’ve left the interview room.

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Ed Smith – Ed took a keen understanding of business through his studies and early business ventures. He now looks to advise start-ups and is extremely keen to make sure every entrepreneur gets the advice which could make their business venture a success. He has been a guest author on various high authority business sites.