Applying for a job can certainly be intimidating task. The only thing more daunting is interviewing for that job.

The one question that keeps bouncing around in your head is on the tip of your tongue when the hiring professional stops asking for your life story and asks if you have any questions for them. However, be patient, and think twice before you speak, or ask anything. Global business lecturer Michael Kerr, the author of "The Humor Advantage," says that the one question you should never ask in a job interview is, "Did I get the job?" 

Although this is a natural question that anybody would be curious about, Mr. Kerr explains that, "Now is simply not the time to ask this question. Yes, it's good to demonstrate you are enthusiastic, but there is a line that can make you appear desperate, and asking this question definitely crosses that line." 

The end of a job interview is the one time that you could ask a studious, well-thought out question and really set yourself apart from the other applicants. You do not want to materialize as being too hungry or lackadaisical to your potential future boss. In addition to all of this, it puts pressure on the interviewer. 

"Hiring managers may find this question rude," Michael continues, "Almost nobody is in a position to make a firm offer until they've finished interviewing everyone and have followed up on references, and asking this question reveals a lack of empathy for the interviewers' challenges and a lack of respect and understanding for the entire interview process."

You can bet that asking this question can make you appear either insecure and needy, or spoiled and over-confident to your interviewer. Furthermore, Kerr suggests to "Keep in mind, more and more companies are hiring for attitude and emotional intelligence, and asking this question might raise a red flag in both of these areas." Questions that look almost as bad to an employer include, "How did I do?" "Could you imagine me working here?" "Do you have any hesitations about me?" and, "What do you really think of me?" 

Michael repeats, "Again, this in not the time and place for these types of question," and "The place to ask for genuine feedback is when the company has contacted you with their decision." 

Instead of inquiring in ways that could ruin a good interview and raise red flags, search for signs throughout the interview which may indicate whether you are going to be offered a job or not. More appropriate questions to ask would be, "Is there anything else I can provide to help you make your decision?" or "What's your timeline for making a decision, and when can I expect to hear back from you?" or "Can you tell me what steps need to be completed before your company can generate an offer?" 

Ultimately, "They key is to end the interview by making a good impression," Kerr concludes, "so don't leave them thinking you're impatient or immature."