Ask for the Job | Organic Resume Creations

While participating in the Veteran Mentor Network group discussion led by Lois Fiorelli, Training and Development | Communications | Human Resources Management professional in Jacksonville, FL about three types of questions job seekers must ask in a job interview, Robert Piagentini, Project Engineer at J.F. Edwards Construction (former 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, MWSS 374, and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion) in Davenport, IA posted an interesting comment that led me to write this blog.

Below you will see Robert, Lois, and my comments on the group discussion.

I think we can all recognize how difficult and competitive the job search process is. One important step people fail to take during a job interview is asking for the job. The objective of a job interview is to get the job. If you have a few job interviews scheduled, you must remember to end the meeting by asking for the job. This step makes people feel uneasy, probably because of the fear of rejection.

Think of it this way, if you do not ask for the job, nothing will happen, but, if you ask for the job, you have a 50% chance of moving on in the hiring process. Also, this gives the employer the opportunity to express doubts or concerns for not moving you through. The latter situation would allow you to address those concerns before leaving the interview and on your thank you letter.

Ways of Asking for the Job

Mr. John/Mrs. Jane, given all we have discussed about the tasks/projects I would work on, would you agree I would be the ideal person to solve XYZ problems?

Would you like me to be the person that solves XYZ problems (or whatever you discuss during the interview)?

Would you like me to move me forward in the hiring process, so that I can start solving XYZ problems in your department?

There are many ways this question can be presented during a job interview. The best way is to incorporate what you have discussed and presenting the question in a positive light. A negatively posed question would be, “Why would you not move me forward in the hiring process? This question leads the employer to think of reasons why you would not be the person for the job.

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