What are some good questions to ask during a job interview?

Answer 1

Ask questions that you want to know the answer to; the corporate culture, etc. Avoid questions such as "what hours will I work" or "how long is the lunch break" during your first interview. You should do research on the company, and ask questions based upon that research; it will show the person who is interviewing you that you have done research, such as "I understand that the company is planning to expand into Europe; would there be opportunity to work in an office there several years down the road?". This would show both that you've done research, and that you plan on being with the company for many years.

Answer 2

First research the company for which you are applying. While waiting for your interview take in as much as possible about the work place.
Your best bet is to show as much interest in their company and ask smart questions like, I recall reading that your company was started in 1990 have you always made the same product or has there been many changes? This will give you an idea if they are a company that will change with the times and not depend on one item to get them through the next century.
You can also ask things like, hours you will be required to work, is there vacation time and is there an increase in that for various number of years. 1 year 1 week, 2 years 2 weeks... is there room for advancement? Do they have a school/work program where they pay you to go to school to inhance their business? Will they pay for you to be bonded if you need to be for the job? Will they give you ample time off when it is necessary? Don't forget to get to know the interviewer. He/she is more than likely going to be your boss, watch the body language and they way that they speak to you and if they have laugh or frown lines. Remember 1st impressions are always the best, unless you are dealing with a grumpy old fart, then no matter what you do.
Good luck..remember research will pay off in many ways, think of questions that will give you a better idea of who and what the company is all about.

Answer 3

Before going to any job interview, you should research the company in question in detail. Know what it is that they do, their goals, their mission statement, etc.

Then you should research, if possible, the position in question to see what it is within the company that you will be doing.

Some simple questions would be:

If I become an employee of your company, what sort of responsibilities would I have? (Assuming that they haven't been super blunt with this information already)

What sort of hours would I be working and would my schedule be consistent or would it change regularly?

What is the work environment like here? Are people generally quiet and working or is it a more boisterous sort of work environment?

If applicable, you may even throw in a question to do with their company, what you might be doing, or current events surrounding their company.

You may also want to ask what the opportunities for advancement are, as this shows that you may want to work yourself up in the company. People typically enjoy seeing initiative in new employees.

You may even go into a bold area and be jovial with a question. Make sure to judge your audience before you do so to ensure that they are up for this sort of question, but if they are, this can help a lot into showing a true human side as well as your ability to take initiative. A question of this sort might be something like, "How long have you been with the company...what would you say are the strong points of working with the company and the weak points?"

I hope that this helps.

Good luck.

Love as always,

Sebastian

Answer 4

What are the benefits? Health, Retirement, etc. What is your portion of the premiums? How much will they contribute to a 401k? How long has the company been around? Ask to see a copy of the official job description and responsibilities? When will future reviews be conducted? Is there a path for advancement?

It's not only about them choosing you.

Answer 5

Ask how many other applicants they are interviewing, ask about anything that is specific to the industry (it is important to know what the industry is so you can speak intelligently about it), ask things that interest you about the job, ask what is the next step-i.e. another interview, when are they expecting to know their decision. Try to avoid any salary questions.

Answer 6

How long has your company been in business?
How did it get started?
What are the job duties?
Do you offer benefits?
Ask a lot of questions about the business itself, to show that you are really interested. Try not to ask about wages until the end, so you don't look desperate.

Answer 7

the standard questions i get is .. tell me something about yourself..
your plans for the future..
what o u think are u strneghts/ weaknesses..
it depends what kind of interview u are condutcting.. and for what position.. the stres slevel can be increased.. with a panel of interviewers and situation related stress questions.. but it all depends in the end on what u are looking for..

Answer 8

Without sounding eager to move up fast, ask about the promotion process. You'll want to know how much of a "dead-end" job this may be.

Answer 9

"does the company health insurance cover drug rehab? how 'bout STD treatments?"

"damn! who's that old b*tch in the picture on your desk?"

"oh, man... did you fart or was that me?"

"so, bossman... are inter-office relationships frowned upon here?"

"do you prosecute employees for stealing office supplies?"

"how strict are you about the whole '9 to 5' thing? i like to roll in about 11, take lunch promptly at noon and be home smokin' a fatty by oprah time!"

Answer 10

you could probably ask about how soon they need you if ever they hire you or what specific tasks you are expected to comply. as much as possible, avoid asking about your salary and how long would it take you to get the increase. do ask questions because it shows that your interested.