Sometimes, the ending is more important than the beginning, here is a simple logic. Think about the last movie or TV show you watched. In all cases it's how the program ends that dictates the next chapter, the part two.
In the similar manner, how you end your job interview will most likely determine the next round. So we have put together some questions that you must and must not ask when ending your script!
Questions you should ask
1. What leadership development plan does your company have?
Your personal leadership development needs to be your priority. This is something you do entirely for yourself and your family besides earning a monthly salary. The difference is, the monthly salary ends with the job while the skills you have acquired continue to grow and remain with you forever. No one can take those away from you. This is why this is an important ‘career-decider’ question you need to ask in every interview. Companies that have structured development programs and invest in their people should be included in your shortlist.
Listening skills are just as important as answering skills. Do not answer a question based on assumptions. Understand the question and ask for clarification, if needed, before answering.
2. Is there a reason you believe I will not be a good fit for this position?
This question will give you an understanding of where you stand and how your interview went. Typically there is a gap of few weeks when you are anxiously waiting to get feedback from the company. So instead of wondering if you made it to the next round or not, this question opens the stage for a frank dialogue and constructive criticism. It may not be the most comfortable question to ask for the first time but the more you start asking the more confident you will become. Plus this question will lower your waiting anxiety.
3. What is 'one-thing' that you most like about the company culture?
This question needs to be narrowed down (one-thing) otherwise you will get very generic answers like ‘we encourage group participation’, ‘teamwork’, … but when you ask what they specifically like you are likely to get a frank and honest answer.
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4. Why did you choose this company?
This is a ‘down-the-memory-lane’ question as it takes the interviewer back to the days when he/she was in your shoes being interviewed for a position. This question will also reveal what you can expect should you get the opportunity.
5. What's the best way for me to follow up with you?
Always leave the door open behind you. This question let’s you go back to the employer based on their preferred follow-up methods and times. Very often the selection process is long with multiple candidates and interviewers in the process. So this question will keep the follow up channels open for you to know exactly where your application is in their process.
Questions you should not ask
How soon can I get promoted?
While this may seem like a reasonable question to ask from the job seekers point of view, showing their ambition, confidence and drive for growth, however from the interviewers perspective it could send off other signals. If could indicate that you are not really interested in the job you are applying for. It could also indicate that you might just be interested in getting your foot in the door or just moving to a different role when you are confirmed.
BONUS: A better way of asking the same question is this.
What is the salary for this position?
This is again a question you should stay away from during the interview process.
Confession: We have made it mandatory for Companies to list their salary range as part of our transparency policy.
Moving back to the question, we want to make sure that you are applying to jobs that match your financial expectations so you don’t end up wasting your time going for interviews where salary is unknown and probably below your expectations. Furthermore asking this question during the interview does not leave a positive impression of you. It makes you look as if you are only interested in the salary part and not the job. This also indicates that the candidate is not a long term investment and will move upon finding a better paying opportunity.
How did I do?
Again asking a direct question may not give the results you want.
BONUS: A better way of asking the same question is this.
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Continue ReadingAttending the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair is more than just browsing job opportunities online — it’s your chance to directly connect with leading employers, explore career openings, and interact with recruitment advisors from anywhere in the UAE.
To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve prepared a quick booth navigation tutorial that walks you through everything you can do inside the virtual exhibition platform.
Watch the Booth Tutorial Video
Step 1: Login to the Virtual Career Fair PlatformStart by logging into the platform using your registered account details.
Once inside, you’ll gain access to all participating employer booths, live advisors, career resources, and job opportunities available during the event.
Step 2: Explore Participating Employer BoothsTo view all employers participating in the event, simply click on the “Booths” button located at the top right corner of the platform.
From there, you can browse the virtual exhibition hall and enter any employer booth that interests you.
Each booth has been customized by the employer to showcase their company, career opportunities, media content, and recruitment advisors.
Step 3: Connect with Booth AdvisorsAs soon as you enter a booth, you will notice the booth advisors displayed on the right-hand panel.
These advisors are available to answer your questions, discuss opportunities, and guide you through the recruitment process.
Under each advisor’s name, you will see options to:
- Send a text message
- Start a live video call (if the advisor is available online)
Advisor Status Indicators
The colored circle around each advisor’s profile picture shows their availability:
- Green Circle = Advisor is online and available
- Red Circle = Advisor is currently on another call
We encourage candidates to actively engage with advisors and ask relevant career-related questions during the event.
Step 4: Explore Booth Features & Career ResourcesEach employer booth includes multiple interactive icons located on the top left section of the booth.
These sections may include:
- Company information
- Downloadable brochures and documents
- Corporate videos
- Image galleries
- Current job vacancies
- Career opportunities
To explore available vacancies, simply click on the Arrow icon to view the employer’s jobs.
Step 5: Share Your CV Directly with EmployersOne of the most powerful features of the platform is the ability to directly communicate with employers.
You can share your CV by clicking on the message icon and uploading your document directly through the chat window.
This allows recruiters and advisors to review your profile instantly during the event.
Before uploading your CV, make sure it is updated and professionally formatted.
Step 6: Click on Booth Posters for More InformationWhile exploring employer booths, you can also click on any posters or visual banners displayed inside the booth.
This will enlarge the content and allow you to read the full details more clearly, including company initiatives, hiring campaigns, graduate programs, and other important announcements.
Make the Most of Your Virtual Career Fair Experience
The Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair has been designed to create meaningful connections between UAE National talent and leading employers across multiple industries.
We encourage you to:
Visit multiple booths
Engage with advisors
Apply for relevant opportunities
Ask questions confidently
Share your CV with recruiters
Explore all available employer resources
The more active you are during the event, the greater your chances of creating valuable career opportunities.
We wish you the very best in your career journey and hope you have a successful experience at the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair.
