What are some good questions to ask the employer during an interview?

Answer 1

I just took an AWESOME seminar in my area that answered this question. Just as much as they may want to interview you, you need to interview them as well. Here are some wonderful ?'s to ask. They work...I have asked them myself and shied away from companies because they weren't a good match for me.

#1: How long has your company been in business?
This is going to give you an idea of how stable they are and what kind of future you have to look forward to. Although there is no guarantee that any job will last 20 years, you have a better shot at it with an established company with a solid reputation in the community.

#2: What can you offer employees in the way of continuing education?
This is going to tell you if they are interested in you advancing in the field they hired you for. If they pay college credits, or even pay for you to go to a field related seminar, that tells you they want you to learn as much as you can and be a great asset to their team.

#3: How do you handle inter-office conflict and gossip?
This one is HUGE if you work with mostly women. Men can get it going too, but women are notorious for back biting. It also tells you what kind of policies they have regarding inter-office PR.

#4: Ask what kind of Family support they have. Meaning if you are a single parent, or if you have family members with special needs. You may need to take time off on short notice for these situations and don't want to be blindsided by not knowing where they stand.

#5: Who was the best employee you have ever hired, and what skills or qualities made them the best?
You are not looking for a name. This ? is going to tell them EXACTLY what they are looking for in an employee. For example, if they say the best employee they ever hired had great computer skills and great people skills you will know that is what they are looking for. They may say someone that was dependable and friendly, or whatever. You know without a doubt that you are or are not a good fit for them based on their answer. If you are a good fit based on that answer, you can say something like," Great! It sounds like you and I are on the same page with what you want and what I can provide to you as an employee."

GL in your job search.

Answer 2

First do some research of the company. Inquire if they are privately owed or public owed. This makes a difference in how decisions are made. Find out their P/L in past five years. Are they making money or having trouble? Ask them what the job entails?

Go out and buy the book called, "Go Hire Yourself an Employer". Great book and gives lots of tips and questions to ask.

Answer 3

Ask what your exact duties will be.
What are their expectations of this position?
Is there room for advancement?
Where do they see the company in 5 years.
Is there a set schedule?

At the end ask....
If I have any more questions can I contact you?

** If they have problems answering the exspectaions question...Think twice if they offer you a job.

Answer 4

Ask what you'll be primarily doing on the job, how much vacation you can get, what shift ur doing, anything you think is important, remember that they can't ask you you're age...just if you are over 18 or under the age of 18.

Answer 5

Any question that shows that you have researched the comapny and understand the position. For instance: 'I read that your company has been expanding, would there be potential oppurtunites overseas...'. Get creative.

Answer 6

Schedule
Holidays Paid by the company
Over-time
Vacation
Personal Leave
$alary
Duties
Who exactly will be your supervisor (you don't want no misunderstandings)
Sick time

Answer 7

You can ask about benefits, flextime, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Answer 8

opputuinties on gaining more qualifications i.e courses