Por qué hacer preguntas al entrevistador
En la parte final de una entrevista, es habitual escuchar: “Do you have any questions for us?”. Este momento no es un “relleno”: sirve para demostrar criterio, interés real por el puesto y capacidad para evaluar si el rol encaja contigo. En inglés, tus preguntas deben sonar profesionales, específicas y orientadas a entender el trabajo, el equipo y el proceso.
Principios para que tus preguntas suenen bien en inglés
- Haz preguntas abiertas (invitan a explicación): “How…?”, “What…?”, “Could you tell me about…?”
- Conecta con lo hablado: “You mentioned X—could you expand on that?”
- Prioriza claridad y tono neutral: evita sonar exigente o desconfiado; usa “I’d like to understand…” o “I’m curious about…”
- Evita preguntas que ya están respondidas en la oferta o en la web (si se nota, resta puntos).
- Ten 5–8 preparadas y elige 2–4 según el tiempo.
Banco de preguntas en inglés (por intención)
1) Para entender expectativas y éxito en el rol
- “What would success look like in the first 90 days?”
- “What are the top priorities for this role in the next 3–6 months?”
- “What are the biggest challenges the person in this role will face?”
- “How do you measure performance for this position?”
Variaciones útiles para sonar natural: “Could you walk me through…?”, “How do you typically…?”, “What does ‘good’ look like here?”
2) Para entender el equipo y la colaboración
- “How is the team structured, and who would I work with most closely?”
- “How do cross-functional teams collaborate here?”
- “What does the onboarding process look like for new team members?”
- “How would you describe the team’s communication style?”
3) Para entender el manager y la forma de trabajar
- “How would you describe your management style?”
- “How do you give feedback, and how often?”
- “What do you expect from someone in this role in terms of autonomy?”
- “What are the qualities of people who do well on your team?”
4) Para entender proyectos, prioridades y contexto
- “What are the main projects the team is focusing on right now?”
- “What prompted the need to hire for this role?”
- “What are the key stakeholders for this position?”
- “Are there any upcoming changes that might impact the team’s priorities?”
5) Para entender cultura y entorno (sin sonar genérico)
- “How do teams here make decisions when there are different opinions?”
- “What does a typical week look like in terms of meetings vs. focused work?”
- “How does the company support learning and professional development?”
- “What do you enjoy most about working here?”
Consejo: si preguntas por cultura, acompáñalo de un ejemplo concreto (decisiones, feedback, reuniones, colaboración) para evitar sonar superficial.
6) Para aclarar el proceso de selección (cierre con dirección)
- “What are the next steps in the interview process?”
- “What is your timeline for making a decision?”
- “Is there anything else I can provide to help you make your decision?”
- “Do you have any concerns about my fit for the role that I can address?”
Guía práctica paso a paso: cómo elegir y formular tus preguntas
Paso 1: Selecciona 3 preguntas “núcleo” + 2 de reserva
Elige preguntas que cubran: (1) expectativas/éxito, (2) equipo/colaboración, (3) proceso/next steps. Ten 2 adicionales por si el entrevistador ya respondió alguna.
Paso 2: Personaliza con un ancla a la conversación
Usa una frase puente para que suene conectado y no memorizado:
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You mentioned that the team is expanding. Could you tell me what the main priorities are for the next quarter?Earlier you talked about improving processes. What would you expect the person in this role to improve first?Paso 3: Formula con cortesía y precisión
Plantillas rápidas (elige una):
- “Could you share more about…?”
- “I’d like to understand… How does that work in practice?”
- “What does the process look like for…?”
- “How do you typically…?”
Paso 4: Haz una pregunta a la vez y escucha activamente
Evita preguntas dobles. Si necesitas profundizar, usa follow-ups cortos:
- “That makes sense. And how often does that happen?”
- “Could you give me an example?”
- “Who is usually involved in that decision?”
Paso 5: Cierra tu turno con un mini-resumen y una pregunta de proceso
Cuando ya hiciste 2–4 preguntas, puedes cerrar de forma profesional sin alargar:
Thanks, that’s very helpful. Based on what we discussed, I’m excited about the role. What are the next steps from here?Cierre profesional en inglés: frases listas para usar
1) Agradecer y mostrar interés (sin sonar desesperado)
- “Thank you for your time today. I enjoyed learning more about the role and the team.”
- “I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. The position sounds like a strong match for my interests.”
- “Thanks for the conversation—this helped me understand the role much better.”
2) Reforzar encaje con una frase breve (sin repetir tu CV)
El objetivo es conectar tu valor con una necesidad mencionada, en una sola línea:
I’m particularly interested in the focus on improving workflows, and I’d be glad to contribute to that from day one.I like the level of collaboration you described, and I’m confident I can add value in that environment.3) Preguntar por próximos pasos y tiempos
- “What are the next steps in the process?”
- “When should I expect to hear back?”
- “Is there a preferred way to follow up?”
4) Manejar dudas del entrevistador (cierre valiente y profesional)
Esta pregunta puede diferenciarte si el tono de la entrevista fue positivo. Úsala con calma:
Before we wrap up, do you have any concerns about my background that I can clarify?Si te mencionan una duda, responde breve y orientado a solución:
That’s a fair point. While I haven’t done X extensively, I’ve done Y, which is closely related, and I can get up to speed quickly by doing Z.Errores comunes y alternativas más profesionales
Preguntas demasiado generales
Evita: “What does the company do?”
Mejor: “What are the key priorities for the team this year?”
Preguntas que suenan a exigencia
Evita: “How many vacation days do I get?”
Mejor: “Could you share how the team typically plans time off and manages coverage?”
Preguntas que parecen desconfiadas
Evita: “Why did the last person leave?”
Mejor: “What prompted the need to hire for this role, and what would you like to improve compared to the past?”
Cierre abrupto
Evita: “Okay, that’s it.”
Mejor: “Thank you—those were all my questions. I appreciate your time. What are the next steps?”
Mini-guiones (combinaciones listas) según el tipo de entrevista
Si hablas con Recruiter / RR. HH.
Thanks for your time today. I’d like to understand what success looks like in the first 90 days. Also, what are the next steps and timeline for the process?Si hablas con el Hiring Manager
Thank you—this was very helpful. You mentioned the team is focusing on X. What are the top priorities for this role in the next 3–6 months? And how do you typically give feedback?Si es entrevista técnica o con panel
Thanks everyone. I’m curious about how the team collaborates across functions on projects like X. What does the handoff process look like, and who are the key stakeholders? Finally, what are the next steps?
