The two questions every first-time job seeker should ask in interviews

With graduation looming for many young students, it can be a stressful time to look for a job amid finals and last hurrays.

It’s no secret that the current job market is hot for young professionals looking to start their careers with 11.3 million job openings right now, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — but as you apply for jobs and go on interviews, it’s important to make sure you find a job that fits your career goals.

After you’ve sent out numerous resumes, reached out to peers and landed an interview, these are the two most important questions to ask recruiters and potential employers before landing the job, according to experts.

Jackie Mitchell, a career and life coach at her own consulting firm, tells CNBC Make It that the golden question to ask a potential employer is: What are the expectations for someone in this role? You can then ask yourself – do these expectations match what I’m looking for?

“These are questions we need to ask so you’re not in a position of, dare I say, despair,” Mitchell says. “You don’t want to feel like, ‘Oh, I need a job. I’ve got to find her.’ If you’re coming from that mindset, a lot of times you’re not going to pick up red flags.”

Mitchell says asking these questions helps you appear bold, confident and assertive to the employer. One thing she advises is to be respectfully assertive because it shows you know what you want and aren’t afraid to ask for it.

“You’re not coming in as a typical job seeker, but someone who knows they’re coming in to provide a service, but also to provide added value,” says Mitchell.