Now that I have the dress code down packed, can you help me out with some questions? Going for a job interview in which I haven't been on in over 20 years, what type of questions would I ask?
2006-12-14 00:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by oc245 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Asking questions about the company, but not the mundane stuff you should have found on the company's web site while researching prior to the interview. Use the information you find there to come up with one or two follow-on type questions.
Ask for a business card of the interviewer. This will give you their address so that you can send them a thank you letter immediatly following the interview.
Steer clear of politics and religion unless you are going to work in one of those fields.
Just be yourself and ask questions that you want answers for. But limit the number to three or four. Another good one is "How stable is the position I am applying for?"
Good luck!
2006-12-14 01:09:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the above, I always ask the interviewer about their job and about why they like working there, or what they like most about their job or the company. It is very telling. It is as much an interview of you as it is of them - you want to see what kind of place it is to work and whether they are a good fit for you.
2006-12-15 08:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by seest12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are great questions to ask
Why is this position available?
Is this a new position? How long has this position existed?
How many people have held this position in the last two years?
Who would be my supervisor? To whom would I report?
Whom will I supervise?
With whom will I be working most closely?
What do you like about working for this company?
What are the current plans for expansion or cutbacks?
What kind of turnover rate does the company have?
How financially sound is this company?
What projects and assignments will I be working on?
What happened to the person that held this position before? Was he promoted or fired?
What is this company's culture? (Ex: Is it rigid and formal or relaxed and flexible?)
What are the current problems facing the company (or my department)?
What do you like the most about working for this company? The least?
What is the philosophy of the company?
What do you consider to be the company's strengths and weaknesses?
What are the company's long and short term goals?
Describe the work environment.
What attracted you (the interviewer) to this organization?
Why do you enjoy working for this company?
Describe the typical responsibilities of the position.
What are the most challenging aspects of the position?
Describe the opportunities for training and professional development.
Will I receive any formal training?
What is the company's promotional policy?
Are there opportunities for advancement within the organization?
When can I expect to hear from you?
2006-12-14 05:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by lizzalicious 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some questions = (1) Why do you think you are well suited for this job ? (2) What is the main reason or reasons which made you apply for this job ? (3) Why do you wish to quit youe existing job ? (4) What as per you are your strengths and weaknesses ? (5) Give us 1 good reason why we should hire you as our first preference ?
2006-12-14 01:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could desire to ask approximately their training programme and ask if there'll be possibilities for promoting in the corporation (make it sparkling you have an activity in long term era employment) Then there are different questions like revenues and advantages (you would be responsive to by the tone of the interview whether that's suited to invite this). different than that i won't be in a position to truly think of of something. do no longer ask too many questions or they could start to ask your self whether you could think of for your self.
2016-12-18 13:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by waltraud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly about your work experience, why you want to work for this particular company, etc.
2006-12-14 00:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't ask any until they are done talking to you about the job? then ask... pay? benefits? hours? shift? when do i start? .......good luck.
2006-12-14 01:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋