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Bad form, I wouldn't do it. At the end of an interview you could ask if they will be interviewing other candidates and when they might be making a decision, that's as far as I'd go with it.
I do it at every interview. Whenever asked if I have any questions at the end of the interview, I always ask two simple questions to ease my worries.
1. How many people am I going up against?
2. How long should I expect to wait to hear whether or not I go the job?
I think these questions are totally appropriate, and greatly ease my worrying. Also keep in mind I interview for pretty much gov't jobs exclusively, so it might be different for whatever field you are in.
I do it at every interview. Whenever asked if I have any questions at the end of the interview, I always ask two simple questions to ease my worries.
1. How many people am I going up against?
2. How long should I expect to wait to hear whether or not I go the job?
I think these questions are totally appropriate, and greatly ease my worrying. Also keep in mind I interview for pretty much gov't jobs exclusively, so it might be different for whatever field you are in.
I would never ask those questions because the first one shows I'm concerned about my competition and the second shows a lack of confidence. JMO
When asked if you have any questions I feel it's best to focus on the position and ask questions pertinent to the job. Many will tell you that they have other applicants to interview and hope to make a decision by a certain date. Showing interest in the job and the company, not other candidates, is what is important.
When asked if you have any questions I feel it's best to focus on the position and ask questions pertinent to the job. Many will tell you that they have other applicants to interview and hope to make a decision by a certain date. Showing interest in the job and the company, not other candidates, is what is important.
I agree. What good is it do ask about other applicants? It makes you seem like you are trying to get some inside information or dirt.
How does one ask? Do you say "I wonder how many people you are interviewing for this job?"
Asking about when they will make a decision, however, shows interest. It's a good one.
I'd wait till the end of the interview and ask when the next steps are. Usually they would say something like we are interviewing 2 other candidates, etc.
I do it at every interview. Whenever asked if I have any questions at the end of the interview, I always ask two simple questions to ease my worries.
1. How many people am I going up against?
2. How long should I expect to wait to hear whether or not I go the job?
I think these questions are totally appropriate, and greatly ease my worrying. Also keep in mind I interview for pretty much gov't jobs exclusively, so it might be different for whatever field you are in.
I agree with you, as I also had an interview, and felt I had the right at the end to know. That way I would keep searching, or not. Anyway, when I asked when I would know, I was told today, within an hour. I went home, got the call I had the job.
How soon will you be making a decision for filling this position?
No pressure to the interviewer but also gives a timeline to the prospective employee.
That's pretty much what I have always done. At that time they usually indicate that they've got more applicants to interview or they're done with the process and ready to make a decision.
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