Should you ask "Is there any reason you wouldn't hire me?" at the end of a job interview?

No -- I wouldn't ask. It's kind of an awkward (and potentially aggressive) question that can put the interviewer on the spot.

As others may have said, it can also unwittingly imply that there should be reasons why you wouldn't be hired. At worst, the interviewer might worry that: a.) you do not have good social skills, b.) have something to hide, or c.) is fishing for information about the hiring process (e.g., opinions about you and other candidates) that is not privy to you.

Asking for clarification (e.g., "Do you have any more questions for me?" "Is there anything more that I could help clarify about my application or qualifications?") would be the safer route. But -- be sure to ask questions of the employer as well. One of the worst things to do towards the end of an interview is to not have questions to ask of the employer/interviewer, which can make you come across as disinterested and/or self-absorbed.

Good luck!

I read that, as well, with the reasoning being quelling any concerns they might have. I asked something like that in my last job interview, which was for my current job, and it was no big deal--the employer was basically like, "No, I think you're a really strong candidate...I like that you have [xyz]..." As long as your work history and background check are fine, an employer has no reason to give a real answer to that question. If they give any answer other than no, it'll probably be in regards to how many interviews/candidates they have and/or if you have something like a gap in your work history or have not stayed at previous positions long enough. But more often than not, if you make it to the interview phase that means you are likely to get the job, unless you just don't ace the interview.

Probably people who need to ask that question ARE ones who have some of those issues on their resume.

Edit: Goober's response...think about it, now. He's talking about what disqualifies people, and yet he can't write worth a lick. It's funny how people get to be owners and managers and such nowadays and can criticize potential candidates when they have huge shortcomings themselves.

I currently own a pet store and once managed a restaurant. That question would disqualify you at once. Better say " is there anything else you'd like o know? I appreciate your time and hope you will consider me. My name is Jenny and my cell phone number is on the application". Another auto disqualification is when someone walks in or phones and says " are y'all doin any hiring" that just sounds so lame I always say "nope" and move on. Anyone who doesn't bing a pen with them To fill out an application I think is too unprepared and any one who is late for a scheduled interview is disqualified. This may be just a Florida thing but I see lots of couPles come in to aPply together Usually bf gf couples but lately girl girl couples just waning to work at the same place together. I might hire one but never both.

No, you shouldn't ask that.

Why = because it makes the interviewer think "what are the reasons I wouldn't hire her" and I bet most interviewers can always come up with one answer. And once they verbalize that there is a reason not to hire you = why would they still consider hiring you?

I've never heard that before, it sounds reasonable. A job interview is supposed to be a 2 way process..

no way.if you ask that they wont hire you for sure.thats like giving them a sign you dont want to work there.

don't ask that, it makes you seem to pushy and demanding.

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