Just askin’

There are some questions that hiring managers hate hearing. The most-hated questions include: “How many days can I work from home?”, “What does the job pay?” and “When will I be starting?” All of these inquiries are presumptuous and speak more to your personal interests, rather than asking for more information about the job’s responsibilities or the company’s goals. While employers understand that these are logistic questions that are important to your career preferences, they can’t glean much good information about you as a potential employee if your questions center on what you’re getting out of the partnership.