When applying for an Administrative position what is a good question to ask the InterviewER?

Question

I am applying for an Admin position at a University. My interview is next week.

Answer 1

Below are questions you may want to ask the Interviewer

Why is this position open?
How often has it been filled in the past five years? What were the main reasons?
What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this position?
What are some of the objectives you would like to see accomplished in this job?
What is most pressing? What would you like to have done in the next 3 months.
What are some of the long term objectives you would like to see completed?
What are some of the more difficult problems one would have to face in this position?
How do you think these could best be handled?
What type of support does this position receive in terms of people, finances. etc?
What freedom would I have in determining my own work objectives, deadlines, and methods of measurement?
What advancement opportunities are available for the person who is successful in this position, and within what time frame?
In what ways has this organization been most successful in terms of products and services over the years?
What significant changes do you foresee in the near future?
How is one evaluated in this position?
What accounts for success within the company?
These questions are presented only as interviewing guidelines. They are meant to help you prepare for the interview. Some questions may or may not be appropriate for your interviewing situation.
By practicing your responses to some of these questions, hopefully you will not be taken off guard if asked one of them. Most importantly, relax, go with the flow, and before you know it, you'll be in your next job.


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Top 15 Job Interview Questions

While job seekers can use the power of the Internet to thoroughly research prospective employers, their performance in an interview will make or break the chances for a job offer. By rehearsing interview questions, they can become better prepared to demonstrate how they can benefit an employer. MonsterTrak.com has compiled a list of the top 15 interview questions from the country’s leading employers, to help job seekers prepare for job interviews:

Tell me about yourself.
What do you know about our company?
Why do you want to work for us?
What unique qualities or abilities would you bring to this job?
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
How long do you plan to stay at our company? Where do you see yourself in five years?
Tell me about a time that you failed at something, and what you did afterwards.
Describe a time when you worked on a team project. What was your relative position on the team? Were you satisfied with your contribution? How could it have been better?
Why did you choose your school and course of study?
Think back to a situation in which you had to resolve a conflict. Tell me how you did it.
Tell me about a project that you had either at work or school. Describe in detail how you managed it and what was the outcome.
What do you do in your spare time?
What salary are you expecting?
What other types of jobs or companies are you considering?
Have you any questions for us?

Answer 2

I work for a placement agency. There arn't any questions you should be asking, except maybe, when can I start! Try to answer all questions in the most professional way possible, never say negative things about previous employers or co-workers. Smile and be positive and you will probably be just fine. Good luck!

Answer 3

After the interview if it is something that interests you ask, "when can you start?", after telling them your interested in the position.

Answer 4

What is the career path for this position?

Answer 5

Ask them what the job entails and be sure to find out about O/T.

Answer 6

Show them that you are eager to work that and ask about upwards mobility and the opportunity to learn more.

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Answer 7

Ask how they define a successfull person in that job

Answer 8

Ask what a typical day invovles.

Answer 9

Ask this: "The question , is not what can I do for your company , but what can your company do for me ?"