A careers expert has shared a ‘risky’ job interview question that could help you guarantee success – but it could just as easily ruin your chances of getting the job
Add this question to your repertoire if you’re interviewing for jobs soon.
We all know the job market is a battlefield, where even after sending out countless applications and polishing your CV to perfection, you’re lucky to land a few interviews. And when you do, every moment counts, especially when it comes to making a lasting impression on your potential employer.
Nailing the interview is crucial, and one slip-up could mean missing out on the job if you don’t present yourself as the top pick. At the end of your interview, you get to ask your potential employer any questions, and this is a crucial part to get right. You should never say you have no questions, and using Google will bring up boring results that every other candidate has also used.
Instead, aim for something unique, something that shows you’re different. A careers guru on TikTok has said one question could make or break your success at an interview, but beware – it’s not without its risks.
Shared by Working Options, this make-or-break query should only be unleashed if you feel confident about how the rest of the interview went. If there’s any part you stumbled on, asking this could amplify your mistake. So, tread carefully!
He advised: “What you should ask is whether there are any parts of the job description they don’t think you’ve proved that you’re capable of. This is perfect if you don’t think you’ve sold yourself quite enough or you forgot to mention something. It makes you look thorough and invested in the interview.”
But he warned about the potential downside, saying: “If the interview’s gone badly rather than just mid and there was a question in there that you couldn’t answer, they’re going to throw that back in your face.
“They’ll think they’re being nice by giving you a second chance at answering the question, but you’ll just look even worse if you falter twice, so just be ready to say that it sounds like that’s something you would have to adapt to on the job, as you feel your other skills more than make up for it.”
The expert also mentioned that this is the moment to “dig deep” into your suitability for the role, aiming to leave the interviewer convinced that you’re “good enough for it already”.
The advice was well-received online, with many commenters praising the tip. One person shared their success story: “I was told to do this by a friend only about a month ago. It made me nervous but I was able to counter their concerns quickly and showed I was keen. I got the job.”
Another added: “Asked this question at my last interview and got the job. Glad I did.”
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