What are some good interview questions?

Question

I recently accquired a management postion for a retail make-up company. I have my very first interview soon, and I am wondering what some good questions to ask?

Answer 1

The best interviews I've ever been on actually presented scenarios I might encounter in the job and asked what I would do. You might create a few of those that could help you assess customer service skills, ethics, responsibility, etc. People come in with pat answers to the same old stupid interview questions. This would really shake them up!

Answer 2

If you are the one asking the questions,

About the company...

1. how long has it been in business? this gives an idea the staying power of the company
2. What is its annual sales?
3. Is this a multi-branch company?
4. How is the company organized..is this a corporation? partnership?..is there an organization chart?
5. Is there a written company policy?

The position

1. Is there a job discription in writing? What is expected of me
2. What is your responsibility
3. Why is the position available? is this new? did someone quit or get fired? Why?
4. How is your performance going to be measured and how often you will be reviewed?
5. Where can you go if you meet your expectation?

How to perpare for the answer the interviewer has for you.

1. Have all of your career and education highlight in summary and remember them well, (success stories)
2. Know your career liabilities and find explainations to overcome the possible objections and remember those as well.
3. The tip of the iceberg never sinks the ship. It is always the base. If the guy asks your career liability question, don't answer it until you find out why he asks that question. Otherwise you may very well be barking up the wrong tree and talk yourself out of a job. Once you know what the guy is after, throw out one of your explainations to satisfy the objection and follow up with an appropriate success stories to reinforce your point and move on.

These are just a few of the interviewing techniques I picked up. Bet of luck.

Answer 3

A few good questions to ask:
1. What is your biggest achievement when it comes to work?
2. Can you tell me about a time you had to resolve a problem?
3. What does it mean to you to go above and beyond in your job?
In every interview I've had, I've always been asked questions like these.

Answer 4

Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
What are your goals for this position?
What are the goals of this department?
What are the company's objectives for the year?
What would be my first assignment?
What obstacles do you see for this position?
What problems is your firm currently experiencing? (Look for opportunities and solutions!)
What do you expect from me in the first three months? Six months? The First Year
How will my performance be measured?
What opportunities are there for growth in the next 12 months? two years? five years?
What do you expect to see accomplished in this position in the next 12 months?
Work and family
How would most employees describe this company/organization?
How big is the team I'd be working with?
Who would my co-workers be, and what are their functions?
What makes this company different from its competitors?
What do you like about this company?
If I meet or exceed the company's expectations, will there be additional opportunities to expand my responsibilities?
How is the team or department I'm interviewing for regarded by internal customers?
What sort of communication style works best with this team?
What are the main challenges associated with this team? With these tasks?
What are the biggest hurdles you hope to overcome in the next quarter?
What can you tell me about the culture and the environment?
How would you characterize successful employees in this department? What are their common qualities?
What is the department head's leadership style? How often would we interact?
Which internal customers would I be interacting with most frequently? What are their typical expectations?
Questions for Closing the Interview:
Based on my qualifications, how do you feel I fit into what you are looking for?
Where do we go from here?
What’s the next step?
What other information do you need to make a decision on this position?

Answer 5

Where do you see yourself in 5 years.... 10 years....?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Have you ever had a boss you don't like (see if they badmouth them)
Why did you leave your last job?
Why do you want to work here?
Are you more practical or theoretical?
Why did you pick this profession?

Answer 6

have you had any experiences in the beauty industry?
how would you describe yourself?
why are you interested in this job?
why do you think you deserve/ is the right person for this job?
what are you looking forward to achieve if you get this position?
do you have any questions for me?

they should be helpful!
and congrats to you!

Answer 7

I saw a guide that is about how to interview you may want to check into.

Answer 8

We've had alot of applicants - tell me why I should choose you....

Answer 9

Tell me, what are your deepest dreams and ambtions?