What questions should i ask at an interview?

Question

I'm going for a job as a canteen assistant for the elderly and do not know what i should ask if they ask that question, please help.

Answer 1

OK first of all, avoid asking any questions about pay, time off, anything like that (basically, everything that people have written so far!!) When Ive done interviews (Im an PA / office manager) I ask about:

Training opportunities
Career progression opportunites
If my role will remain the same in its content or if it will evolve
What the interviewer likes about working for the company
Are any internal applicants applying for this role (if yes, I know Im b*uggered!)
When can I expect to receive feedback and an answer

Looking at the sort of job youre going for, I dont think many of these questions will apply to you but maybe theyll get you thinking about some other things youd like to ask. Good luck!!! Bxx

Answer 2

You should use questions to show them what you know about them - for instance, something about their pension scheme (can you skip a month and pay double the next?), am I expected to give help beyond the canteen?, do I need and/or will I get First aid training (if you want to be trained - can I be trained in first aid?)

Use the questions ot promote yourself. I normally find the best way is to ask questions as the interview goes along - you don't forget to ask something then, and it makes the interview more of a 2-way process - you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

Finally, don't be afraid to say, "no, you've already answered all my questions" or "I think i've already asked them all".

Good luck, and hope it goes well.

Answer 3

I once secured a job by turning one of their questions around on them. During the interview they had done the usual "where do you see yourself in 5 years time thing" so when they asked me if I had any questions I asked them where they saw me within the company in five years time.

In this instance you could use the opportunity to ask questions to show your interest in the job, ie given where the job is you could ask something like "how much interaction with the residents will I be able to have." Something that shows your keen and that you actually want the job because of the company that it is, not just because you just want any old job!

Good luck with the interview.

Answer 4

when do i starT:) with a big smile :D


ha. that'll only work if you've answered all the questions correctly and you're very positive about the interview. Goodluck :) Just never ever ever say you hate your late employer or any of them. And if they ask you if you've made mistakes say YES BUT I"VE learned from them and if they ask you what were the mistakes say " i learned that i should always carry my cellphone with me at all times.. there was this time when i got a flat tire and i didn't have my cellphone with me :*( which made me late for work ) :D goodluck :) Always make eyecontact and smile smile smile and don't figet!!! sit up straight and don't move lol. goodluck once again :)


oh and if they're good interviewers they should talk about what the job offers. I don't think it's fair that someone should ask. I think it's dumb plus it's sometimes intimitating! :| but yea ask how much the job pays.

Answer 5

the questions to ask are usually:
1) why did this position become avaliable- give an idea what happened and why the post became about
2) what is the office atmosphere like- that will give you an idea how the office works etc as a team
3) what development do you provide staff- this will give you an indication whether they provide courses such as IT etc and additional 'perks' with the job
4) ALWAYS ask a question about the job- ie hilight a point in the job description/organisation- this will let them know that you have reseached the organisation - it makes you look positive
5) pay and hours

Answer 6

Always ask questions that make you seem interested in the job but not completely clueless. You need to make educated questions like: "I understand that I will be doing activityA and activityB, but is activityC something I will be responsible for as well?". You can also ask about something that may concern you, like: "What types of cleaning agents does your company most frequently use?". Just make sure to make your questions pertinent to the conversation. You can have a few pre-made questions, but generally you need to ask questions depending on what the employer has discussed with you in the conversation so that you appear interested and he/she knows you have listened to what was said. Good luck on your interview!

Answer 7

You might ask them how many people you're gonna have to feed, if some of them are suffering from any pathology (they generally do) like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, denutrition,etc... or mastication/swallowing troubles. Which are the diets applied in such cases?, if the meals are cooked and hold hot or if they're cooled and then reheated? , what about time organisation? and the menus? What will your tasks exactly be?

And after showing interest for the job, ask questions about salary, hours, etc...

Good luck!

Answer 8

As in any job interview, providing it is well structured then all (or most) of your questions should be answered.
It is dependent on the skill of the interviewer.
Always carry a list and tick of all areas that have been covered.

Hours.
Is it shift-work.
Pay.
Holidays.
Trial period.
Training.
Just add to this list before you go.
Also it could be a good idea to speak to some of the current employees.
Good Luck.

Answer 9

Ask these questions at an appropriate time (when he or she is on the subject), during the interview. Ask only if they aren't answered during your interview.

How long has this company been in business?

How many employees are there?

What tasks/responsibilities would I be responsible for?

Is this position permanent?

Does this company participate in 401K or profit sharing?

What type of insurance, how are the medical benefits, and what would be the cost to me?

How many sick days / vacation days are authorized per yer?

Do you think that I am something that your company is looking for?

Answer 10

does the company encourage or assist on further education

advancement requirements

company's long term goals for your position

does the company plan on opening other stores, if so would you be a candidate for management

good luck