3 Standout interview questions to ask to get hired

Abridged From: Career Nook

One iron-clad job interviewing rule is: Always have questions of your own to ask. Here are 3 great questions to ask in your next interview: "What qualities does the perfect candidate have for this job?" Ask this near the beginning of the interview, and you'll find out specific desired skills that might not be in the description (who knows who wrote the description or when they wrote it?). Once you know what the hiring manager really cares about hearing, you'll be able to talk up your experience and those related skills you have in your interview answers. This way, you'll get the maximum mileage out of every interview answer you give.

"Is there any reason why you wouldn't hire me for this job?" This is a hard question to ask--but it's the only way you're going to find out if they have any doubts about hiring you. Knowing what they are gives you a chance to address those doubts and hopefully clear them up. Job seekers who ask this question increase their chances of getting hired by 30 percent.

"What are the biggest challenges of this job?" This question lets you know what the most important tasks are for this job, or what potential pitfalls may be waiting for you. It's also the perfect opportunity to show the hiring manager how, when faced with tough times, you turn to your inner strength and innate skills to find solutions.