By asking specific questions at the interview, you will find out whether the company is a good fit for you or whether you will fit in with the company. Questions to the employer also show interest and enthusiasm for the work. However, you need to ask the right questions, otherwise you will quickly find yourself at a disadvantage. Here are 10 questions you should never ask at a job interview.

 

1. don't ask questions that you could have easily found the answer to beforehand. Find out about the company on the Internet beforehand so that you avoid obvious questions.

 

2. accept the job that is offered, that is why you are here. Never ask if you can change your working hours, salary or area of responsibility. 

 

3. if you have heard rumours about the company or employees, the interview is not the right time to confirm them. Company gossip does not belong here.

 

4. your interviewer has the upper hand, so don't ask him about his professional background.

 

5. the interviewer should bring up pay, holidays and bonuses. You should talk about the work tasks, not the pay.

 

6. never ask whether the company carries out background checks on its employees. They might think you have something to hide.

7. by the time you sit down for the interview, you should already have a general idea of the company, so never ask what the company actually does.

 

8 Interest in a career is beneficial, but don't come across as too greedy. You can enquire about promotion opportunities, but don't ask how quickly you can get to the top.

 

9 You should also not ask how quickly you can apply for other positions within the company should you be accepted.

 

10. private use of email and the internet during working hours is generally taboo, so you should not ask the company to check this.