I'm a career expert - here are the three questions you need to ask in your next interview if you want to land your dream job

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A career expert has revealed exactly what questions you need to ask during the job interview – and why waiting for the end is a bad idea.

Anna Papalia, from Philadelphia, famously makes social media content about interviewing tips and has helped thousands through tricky job interviews.

‘Don’t wait until the end of the interview to ask questions,’ she advised.

‘Ask questions throughout the interview. It will fell more conversational and you will look prepared and interested,’ she said.

Anna Papalia, from Philadelphia, famously makes social media content about interviewing tips and has helped thousands through tricky job interviews

1. Why is this position open? 

Anna recommended asking why the position was open to gain background into the role you’ll be stepping into.

She urged prospective hires to enquire about why the position was created if it’s new, and who was previously in it if not.

‘Is there someone currently in the role – where are they going? Are they quitting the company? Or getting promoted?’

She added, ‘If they’re getting promoted – what did they do so well in this position that caused them to get the promotion?’

2. What soft skills do I need for the position?  

Anna told people to ask employers: ‘Aside from my technical capabilities that we’ve already discussed, what are some of the soft skills that are required for this position?’

She explained, ‘You’re asking them to talk a little bit more about the role – maybe even outside of the job description.

‘You’re hoping that maybe they’re going to tell you they need a good team player or someone who is great with clients.’

3. What projects are you currently working on that I could help with?

Anna shared that that question was one of her ‘favourites’ to ask in a job interview.

It makes you seem interested in the company and opens up discussions about you working with them.

Many thanked the expert for her interview tips.

‘Excellent advice!’ one said.

Another professional added, ‘I look forward to interviewees asking me questions during interviews I conduct. It shows and tells me a lot about them. I love it.’

But others claimed it might cause you to come on too strong.

‘If you ask so many questions you might not get the position,’ one said.

‘Red flag that this candidate will be a high maintenance pain in butt,’ another wrote.

‘These are ideally solid questions, but also kind of snooty as well. Could easily not be beneficial at all,’ a man noted.