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2007-04-29 16:19:57 · 10 answers · asked by Franky 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Ask the interviewer what qualities they would want in their ideal employee...
Never ask about salary during the interview itself
2007-04-29 16:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by from HJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ASK: What is a typical day like for (insert position you are wanting to get)?
How is an employee evaluated and promoted?
What types of training are available?
What are your expectations of new employees?
What are the organization's plans for the future?
To whom do i report to? Would anyone report to me?
What are the advancement opportunities for this position?
Avoid: Asking about salary and fringe benefits on initial interview. You can ask questions about that later.
*Do NOT ask too many questions at one time or consectutively. This will blur the roles of the interviewer and the interviewee. and avoid putting him on the spot.
Dress a step up from what the place is. Example: if it is a factory, where people wear jeans, wear khakis and a button up shirt. Get it?
Familiarize yourself with the company. Show you ARE interested.
Don't bring a friend along. I have heard and seen many horror stories.
MOST IMPORTANT: BELIEVE YOU ARE COMPETENT!!! But it is natural to be nervous.
I know that you didn't ask for all this but it is a good reminder to all. I took a business communications course in college. Helped alot. Hope it helps you too!
2007-04-29 23:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by ade164 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The question I hate being asked is "what are your weaknesses?". The best option when answering this question is to state a past weakness and how you resolved it. "I used to be a perfectionist, spending too much time on details. After realizing the best job could be done without second guessing every detail--my performance and productivity began to soar."
It's difficult to tell you what to ask as your questions need to be specific to the position and the interview. But..the direction you should take should be valid and never sound as if you are in turn interviewing them. (technically, you kind of are, but you never want to come off this way) I had an interviewee pummel me with their own interview questions once and their resume went into the trash. What it screamed to me was that this person would have to micro-managed and would have to know every detail about everything. So...
In line with that...once they have described the position, maybe a safe question could be "In this position, what percentage of time do you expect to spent on """"? " You can ask about insurance, vacation, just keep it light and relevant. Good luck!
2007-04-29 23:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Smooch The Pooch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you the interviewer, or the interviewee?
The 2 best questions to ask an interviewer:
1) How did you get to this position? people like to talk about themselves. This builds a repoir, and they like you more.
2) Tell me why I should work for you. shows confidence.
2007-04-29 23:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by SumUnknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who would be my immediate supervisor, where would my work space be? what time to be there? where parking is, health benefits, if it is a small organizaiton. . . .does everyone use the team approach when deadlines are near or everyone stick to their own job (important if you like to work WITH others), retirement plan, 401K. . . .of course all of these benefits things can be asked to the HR dept. You should ask about dress code. . . .of course if they do not bring up salary you should. Do you get annyal evaluations? These are just some of my suggestions. Good luck.
2007-04-29 23:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the love of all humanity, do not ask the ever present " So, what do you consider to be your weaknesses?"
What a waste of time.
And if asked that, make something up. Like everyone else, hence my above comment.
2007-04-29 23:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask about what the expected dress code is. I always like to find that out before showing up the first day.
2007-04-29 23:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"what are your weaknesses?"
that is something you have to think about, try to come up with an answer that sounds to be a wekness but on the later end it will appear to a winning attitude of you.
2007-04-29 23:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ask what are your weaknesses always answer this way.. None that I know of that would effect this position
2007-04-29 23:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by sorneez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. what sort of advancement opportunities are availabe?
2. do you promote from within?
Be prepared. They'll ask your salary requirements
2007-04-29 23:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋