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

Job interviews can be quite uncomfortable at times, but there are certain things you can say to turn the tables and watch these interviewers fold.

We all know how intimidating and dreadful it is to undergo a series of interviews before waiting for that final call or message to find out if you are hired or not. The process of employment can be quite nerve-wracking, especially if you are the one applying. Even if you have already encountered numerous dialogues after applying for the nth time, interviews will always have the power to make us anxious and awkward, whether or not we prepare for them.

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Even if we have already rehearsed our introductory speeches, you can always count on your legs to shake or your palms to sweat at the most unfortunate moments of the whole process. However, people these days have seemed to find a middle ground when it comes to finding potential employers.

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People on Twitter have started to share their realizations that we can actually turn the tables during these interviews. Let's face it: they want something from us as much as we want something from them, so why not ask them some questions, too?

Employment nowadays, especially for Millennials, is actually a lot different from the past. These tweets are definitely shedding light for all of us who are still ridden with anxiety when getting interviewed—and they do make a lot of valid points!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

You are trying to find a good job for you.

You are trying to find a good job for you.@spacesam17

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

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

A great way to approach and scrutinize it!

A great way to approach and scrutinize it!@2Fafou @melissa_TVjunky

Look for the clear signs!

Look for the clear signs!@Gittelsgirl

You'll be surprised either way.

You'll be surprised either way.@imadali

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

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

Do the work!

Do the work!@TheJaunxPatrol

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

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:

Another set of questions to keep in mind:@annivyalexmar

Try to do your thorough research beforehand!

Try to do your thorough research beforehand!@wunna_bella

You can turn them down, too.

You can turn them down, too.@Suhrennah

Let's get real!

Let's get real!@CharonLucas1

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

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!

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