Do you have any questions about this job or working for State Street?
Remember, it's not a badge of honor to say that you have no questions. Many candidates feel that by saying they do not have questions, they are showing that they have researched the job and fully comprehend the requirements. Don't fall into that trap. One of the biggest interview mistakes you can make is not having any relevant questions prepared.
By asking an insightful question, you are showing the interviewer full engagement and interest. Be sure that your queries are not mundane or redundant. The last thing an interviewer wants to hear is a question that is easily answered by simple research. Dig a bit deeper and ask questions related to the company's goals, your interviewer's favorite part about working for State Street, upcoming changes in the industry, or see if you need to clarify anything from your resume.
"While I've already shared with you the 90-day plan that I've drawn up to ensure that I'll hit the ground running, I'm curious to learn more from you about if there are any steps in particular that you think I could take to be successful in this role. Are there any specific actions not encompassed by the position description that you think are important?"
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
What can I expect my day-to-day work life to be like?
How will this role set me up to grow within the organization? What is the typical route that employees take when moving on from this role to others within the org?
Will State Street support my aspirations to write the CFA exams? Do they offer any programs to help me reach that designation?
What do you enjoy about being with State Street? What do you least enjoy about it?
Marcie's Feedback
While these are all amazing questions, try to limit them to around three so you don't give the impression that you haven't done any research on the company yourself. The goal is to show the interviewer that you're interested and engaged but also knowledgeable about their organization already.
Anonymous Answer
1. Is there opportunities for growth within the company? What would that look like for this position?
2. What qualities do your most successful employees have?
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! These are good questions to ask as they show interest in the company and the role. The goal here is to ask thoughtful questions that indicate you've done your research yet still have higher-level inquiries that you'd like answered because you sincerely want to know more about the company and position.
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