when I apply for a job,how do I ask,or when do I ask,if the company has good camaraderie,among there employees

Answer 1

If during the interview, you have a question, then ask it. Sometimes you need to ask one so you can answer an interviewer's question more appropriately. Remember, an interview is a two-way conversation.

At the end of the interview you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" This is the time to ask your question. Show your interest and concern in the job by asking relevant questions.

Here are some questions you might want to ask:
· What is the most important part of this job?
· Is there a problem that needs immediate attention?
· Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?
· Could you describe my responsibilities?
· Who will I be reporting to?
· Is there any in-house training that is available?
· What skills do you think are important for this position?
· Are performance reviews given, and how often?
· How long do you estimate it takes for an individual to become proficient in this position?
· Do you promote from within when a position becomes available?
· What characteristics do your best employees have in common?

Here are some questions you should never ask:
· What type of medical benefits are available?
· How much vacation and sick leave will I be entitled to?
· How soon can I expect a raise?

Questions pertaining to salary or benefits are never discussed at an interview unless the interviewer introduces them. You may ask these questions after the job is offered to you, and before you accept.

Peace and every blessing!

Answer 2

Abel gave you an excellent list of questions to ask so jot those down on 3x5 cards and have them with you. I also like the idea of asking for a tour if they have the time so you can get an overall idea for yourself by watching others in the work place. You may or may not see laughter depending on the type work they do or the policies of the business. If you are interviewing for something where everyone is on the phone and it's a very busy day, you may not see people interacting or laughing much, so don't be too disillusioned by what you see and maybe misjudge a good job somewhere.

Good luck to you

Answer 3

This is something you should try to find out before applying. You really need to talk to employees, rather than management, to get a real idea of the work place environment. Management will give you the detail about the benefits of working for the company, but only employees will be able to give you an accurate picture of what things are like. Often this is the case simply because the view of the workplace environment is very different from the perspective of a manager; they may not always see the real interaction that happens between employees.

I say you need to find this out before applying with the company because something like this should be part of you basis for deciding if you want to offer your services to the company.

Answer 4

A question like that is 'soft' -- there's no measurable way to answer it, and people will lie and say it's 'good' no matter what. Instead, ask what kind of turnover rate they have in the job and with people at your level. A high turnover rate suggests that people leave because they're unhappy. A turnover rate is measurable: 50% turnover says that people stay an average of two years, and 25% would mean that people stay an average of four years.

Answer 5

When they get to the point in the interview where they ask if you have any questions, don't bother actually asking because they're not going to tell you if the place sucks, are they? Instead, ask if they have the time to show you around quickly etc, and that will give you the opportunity to see the other employees in action and judge for yourself if they're happy and get along.

Answer 6

During the interview, when it is your turn to ask questions, ask them to describe the corporate culture. If you get a tour, keep your eyes and ears open. Are people smiling? Is there laughter?

Answer 7

u could ask, but most will look at u like you're crazy. u r there 2 work and not 2 socialize. when u walk n2 d company, u should b able 2 assess d atmosphere. look at those around u and c how they interact. like most places, u r bound 2 run n2 cliques and stuff, but u never know.

Answer 8

during the interview...in a way your are interviewing them too.