the best questions to ask at an interview?

Answer 1

From the interviewee...
Do you have a Pension plan?
How do you see the business going in the next five years?
Why is there a job opening & why did the last encumbant leave?

Answer 2

There is a couple different angles to take here.

Are you desperate for the job? If so, I would ask the following:

a) What is the number one qualification that you feel the successful candidate must possess? Then, whatever the answer is, you explain why/how you have that qualification.

b) What would the interviewee feel is the highest priority for the position? Then, explain how you could manage to meet that priority in short order.

c) Before leaving, the last question you should ask is, "is there anything we've discussed that you feel disqualifies me from this position? If they mention something, quickly address their concern by providing further information.

If you are not in need of the job, but looking for a new challenge, then you should really understand whether this is the place YOU want to be. Ask things such as:

a) What is your mission statement?

b) What are the company's values?

c) What is the company's vision?

If they can't answer the above three questions, you're looking at a poorly lead company. You may want to reconsider. But, if you are still interested, maybe look in to the following:

a) What is the upward mobility track for the position you are being interviewed for?

b) How many hours a week would you likely work?

c) Who are the prime competitors of this company?

Regardless of qualifications, no company wants to hire someone who will likely leave quickly or become disengaged and not contribute. The job must be as good a fit for you as it is the company. Be sure you don't leave without feeling as though you know how this compay operates.

Answer 3

There is NO such thing as the best question to ask an interviewer. You ask things about your overall work environment, growth opportunities, benefits, etc. The KEY here is to find out as much about the company and actual job as you can BEFORE you start. This way, you'll have a good sense of what to expect.

Answer 4

near the end ask "is there anything about me that puts you off"
It gives them a chance to ask questions that may be niggling them so you get to respond rather than let these unanswered questions grow in their heads. It also gives you immediate feedback on the interview, if one of the reasons is something like lack of experience, or lack of qualifications you straight away get to know what you need to do or get to be successful at the next interview.

Answer 5

You need a balanced set of questions dealing with what you can do for them and what they can do for you. SO if you have a skill you might ask/discuss how this could help the company so increasing their perception of your value. Then you need to look keen to progress so you can ask about their personnel development programmes. Often a chatty discussion is better than a straightforward question.

Answer 6

Ask things about the type of training they offer for the job.

Answer 7

Stay away from "benefits" questions right off the bat. Ask about their "vision for the future" - they love that and it shows you are thinking ahead.

Answer 8

So, how long before I drive the company's Porsche? Who do I have to sleep with to get some perks?

Answer 9

How long have you been in business?
May I have a copy of your policies?
Do you have a goal statement?
What is it exactly that you are looking for?
Do you offer overtime?
Do you offer a benefit package?
Do you promote from within?

Answer 10

What kind of a person are you looking for ?

Have i got the job ?