I know one isnt supposed to discuss salaries, but how about benefits? Is it ok to get an insight about the company benefits? I am itching to know about 401Ks, tuition reimbursement programs, medical, dental, etc
2006-11-29 01:59:46 · 7 answers · asked by Blk Angel 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
People are right when they say ask lots of questions about the job - but make them about the job and not the benefits. You will seem interested and credible if you ask questions that show you have thought about the company and job.
Keep any queries on benefits for when you're offered the job. If they don't explain the benefits at this point in full, this would then be the point to ask all these questions.
Take it from someone who has interviewed a lot - if my candidate uses the question time to ask about benefits etc rather than the job, it puts me off.
2006-11-29 03:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by carokokos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is ok to ask questions about benefits. The more questions you ask the employer about their benefits such as 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical and so on in my experience actually makes you look better to the employer. They think this person is asking allot of questions about the job and seems really interested. It shows employers that you actually care about the job that you are applying for and want to know everything about it. People the generally ask more questions like this are looking for a long term job rather then just anything that comes along. Every job I went to I was called in two days or less after they said it would be a week. Even when I was a boss it showed me that job applicants were interested. Ask lots of questions about the job. The longer you stay in their sight the more they will remember you face and it will show them you have energy.
2006-11-29 02:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Syrinthia C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the HR manager doesn't hire. If you pass mustard with the HR, the person will lead you to the department with a job opening. As far as company benefits, don't ask. If they are seriously considering you for the position, they will tell you what the benefits are before they offer you the job.
2006-11-29 02:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't over emphasize vacation, leaves, benefits to the employee, but you should balance your interview with some of these questions. I think asking questions about benefits shows an interest in the job and the company.
2006-11-29 02:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jabberwock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. I believe asking questions makes them aware of how serious you are about wanting the job. Not only do they need to know what you can offer the company but you need to know what the company can offer you.
2006-11-29 02:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by NJGurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be better to wait till you nabbed the job....but then again, the interviewer asks you if you have any questions.....this may be your chance to ask. It is something you'd like to know about the company. Just what i think.
2006-11-29 02:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most definelty. know what your getting into expecially if you are leaving another job for this one
2006-11-29 02:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by bhbghgjbvmnbncvb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋