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Job Interview Questions to Ask
A job interview should not be completely one sided. Just as it is
the employer's opportunity to get to know you, it is also your
opportunity to get to know the company and the position. Below you'll
find a list of questions you may want to consider asking during the
interview.
- Why is the position vacant?
- How would you describe the management philosophy of the company?
- How much autonomy would I have in this position?
- Who would I report to? What other key people would I be in
contact with?
- Can you tell me more about what your expectations are for the
person who fills this position?
- Do you have a formal training program? What kind of training is
provided?
- How will my performance be evaluated? How often are evaluations
completed?
- How is your company different from your major competitors?
- What do you consider the biggest problems or challenges facing
this industry/field?
- What do you see for this company in the future?
- Where does the hiring process go from here? What's the next
step?
- What not to ask: Avoid asking questions about benefits,
vacation, sick time, etc. These questions should be asked after the
position has been offered, not at the initial interview.
- How much travel will normally be required by this position?
- Do you promote from within whenever possible?
- Is it possible that I will be asked to relocate?
- What type of training will I receive for this position?
- Does your company abide by a specific “dress code”?
- How often are performance reviews given?
- What is a typical day like in this position?
- Is it possible to transfer from one division to another within
the company?
- Why are you looking outside the company for someone to fill this
job?
- How soon after graduation would the starting date be for this
position?
- What job qualifications do you consider most important?
- Will I be asked to use my own car for company travel?
- Should I plan on working various hours outside of those stated
in the job description I received or is the “work day” pretty much
as stated?
- If selected for the position, will the company pay for or assist
in moving me (and my family)?
- Why did the previous employee leave this position?
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