Job security seems to be more of an issue than ever and some people are struggling to land a new job.
So when a tip pops up on the internet promising to do the trick every time, some people are sure to try it out.
That's what communications director and consultant Jennifer Reardon was going for on her TikTok channel, @notjenneeree, when she disclosed the question she claimed would land the job every time.
In the video, Reardon passionately stated:
"Every job that I've interviewed for where I've said this, I got the job."
"Do your interview, be normal. Before you're done, the last question you're going to ask them is something along the lines of, 'Are there any concerns that you have about me that we can address before we end?'"
Reardon covered her mouth in excitement and then said:
"They will have concerns, and then that's your time to address them, and then once you're done addressing them, they'll have no concerns."
Reardon went on to say interviewees would receive a call back with a job offer.
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It quickly garnered attention with more than 320 thousand likes and over 3,000 shares, but Jennifer's enthusiastic advice was met with mixed reviews.
While some were interested in trying this concept out and getting all of the facts and feelings out in the open between the employer and the candidate, others felt this question would send the wrong message.
It could imply to some that the candidate felt they were lacking in some way, which would make them view that candidate less confident about them, but it also could simply end the conversation on a sour note and leave the employer with a less than positive memory of that candidate.
Some were excited to try out asking this question.
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But others were not convinced this was the note to end the conversation on.
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Some shared some other questions that had been successful.
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Times are tough right now.
People should absolutely be open to trying out some new things and maybe even taking some risks.
But some were certain asking this question was not the risk they should be taking, as it might be even more likely to cause them to miss out on the job even if Reardon swore by it.
But only people who try it will ever know if it works or not.
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