Twitterverse Shares 15 Slick Questions To Ask And Outsmart Job Interviewers And Show Them Who Is The Real Boss

Twitter has a way of turning everyday frustrations into surprisingly sharp workplace advice, and this time the focus is on job interviews. Instead of treating the process like a one-way test, people online are talking about how candidates can ask questions back and size up a company just as much as the company sizes them up.

The discussion started with a tweet about references and quickly turned into a bigger conversation about hiring, workplace culture, and whether applicants should be more direct during interviews. The replies lean into the idea that job seekers do not have to sit quietly and hope for the best.

These tweets make the interview process feel a little less one-sided, and a lot more revealing.

A Twitter user with the handle @hodayum sparked a debate with this tweet:

@hodayum

She tweeted about why it is compulsory to provide three references for her character, and she realizes that she might also do the same thing by asking the company to let her talk with their employees. Getting a job is beneficial for both employers and employees, so why endure a one-sided interview when you can also turn the tables and ask them what they think of their workplace?

The tweet was then met with replies from people sharing their opinions regarding this particular matter.

That idea clearly struck a nerve.

If they can't easily find three people who can give satisfactory feedback about them, it's a red flag.

@olowyn

By now, interviewers and interviewees alike can agree that references are a waste of time. Why not conduct a decently structured interview format in the first place?

Ask them the right questions back.

@Deb5132858368

We can't control the hiring process, and one way or another, most employers will rely on their gut feeling to determine if you are fit for the job or not. So why not take the time to ask these questions as suggested by these users? Come to think of it, the interview is actually a great way for you to clarify some of your thoughts and doubts about the company, and you can do it without sounding arrogant at all.

People in the replies were ready with their own takes.

Take control of the situation by asking if they are the right company for you.

@nikki_1968

If they can't give you a straight answer, take it as a sign to let the interview go.

@SweetieBitters

There's a reason why they are hiring. Seek it.

@LamarKing_215

It's time to make them uncomfortable with these kinds of questions, too.

@TralalaNotToday

If most of us could afford to be as fearless as these people, incompetent companies would stand no chance at all.

This is similar to the chatty coworker who constantly interrupted your work.

You are trying to find a good job for you.

@spacesam17

Being generic is their advantage; use that fact to watch them fold.

@Jess_Lock

A great way to approach and scrutinize it!

@2Fafou @melissa_TVjunky

Look for the clear signs!

@Gittelsgirl

You'll be surprised either way.

@imadali

They probably expect you to follow and answer the same old questions in an interview—surprise them.

@FastEddieRo

Do the work!

@TheJaunxPatrol

Their answers (and the way they deliver them) will definitely help you screen the company you are applying to.

@HopkinsIT

Another set of questions to keep in mind:

@annivyalexmar

Try to do your thorough research beforehand!

@wunna_bella

You can turn them down, too.

@Suhrennah

Let's get real!

@CharonLucas1

First impressions aren't just for you to worry about.

@CaptainCornbred

These tips can actually be useful if put into action. You must remember that you have the power to choose the right company for yourself, so take the time to learn all these suggestions to ensure that you will have a toxic-free employment life as much as possible!

What do you think of these tweets? Comment down your thoughts or share this thread with your family and friends who would like to gain some enlightenment, too!

Sometimes the interview is really the company auditioning for you.

Want to flip the script at work too, read about the coworker who kept prying into your personal relationships.