Interview question?

Question

Ok I have applied for a few jobs around here in the medical field but I always don't know what to say when they ask me if I have any questions for them. Any serious answers would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

What do employess like best about working for the company?

What do employees least like about working for the company?

What is the likely hood of moving up in the company?

Make sure you say the name of the company when asking the questions.

Answer 2

This tends to be a tricky question and usually one that is looked upon to see how you will react. So, you have to have a stradegy or think quickly. If it were me, I would probably ask if they have any special rules or regulations they have in their building or something stupid like "Do you have a dress code" or "Do you have overtime hours". Something simple. Now, I am not sure exactly what type of medical profession you are entering, so these questions were the broadest I could go. But, if you can, sit down and think of some questions really hard that would leave a good impression and really make the interviewer think. This will give you some good light and hopefully will give you an extra chance to get that job. Just an extra tip, somewhere I heard interviwers look at your watch, so that might me helpful. And always, make sure you look nice! But, I am sure you knew that...Good Luck!

Answer 3

Gladly:
1. Why is this position being vacated?
2. What are you looking for in a candidate?
3. Do you think my skills and experience match your expectations?
4. What would you consider an ideal applicant?

Remember...this is a give and take thing. Sure, you're trying to sell yourself, but you also have to figure out if this is a workplace in which you can be happy and thrive. Bad interview questions (from the interviewer) are things like: "How do you get along with 'difficult' personalities," or, "What are your personal boundaries where your job is concerned?" May sound odd, but I've been asked them both and I ran. Good luck in the job search, I hope I could help.

Answer 4

You can do a little research on the place, start by reading their yellow pages ad, or go there ahead of time and look for phamlets. Then, ask something that the person will want to talk about. Like if they got an award for something, ask about it. The person will be proud of the award and talk about it. Or if they're the oldest, or have something special about them, or they recently expanded. If you do this with all the places you apply at, you'll be able to talk about the industry in general with the guy, which could make you stand out from the rest.

I just read the other answers. Lots of bad answers, sorry. Don't ask about the appraisal process, you'll make him think you're going to complain about your review. Don't ask about benefits, they don't like talking out that. Don't ask "what can you do for me?", would you want to hire someone that talked like that? Don't ask what do employees like least about working there! You're not even hired and you're already complaining. Do you have a dress code? He's thinking, she's dressed nice now, but she might be a slob. Overtime? They don't want someone that whines about working overtime. Never look at your watch, it says you're bored!

I just read Joshau's answer. They're all bad. Here's why:

1. Why is this position being vacated?
It sounds like you're buying a used car and asking "why are you selling it?", its confrontational and puts him on the defensive.

2. What are you looking for in a candidate?
It sounds like you don't think you got the job, so you're saying "well, what ARE you looking for"?

3. Do you think my skills and experience match your expectations?
You're asking him for an answer now. He will give you an answer when he's good and ready.

4. What would you consider an ideal applicant?
This is just like number 2.

Answer 5

Pretend like you just met somebody new and you are trying to get to know what they do and their work environment, etc. Ask the interviewer questions such as: how long have you been working here, how do you like it, what are the benefits that you offer, who do I report to, what is the turn over rate, things like that. Sometimes you meet an interviewer who keeps on talking and talking and talking and that means he/she already answers everything that you want to ask. When that happens then try to ask something else. Make sure you present yourself appropriately. That means - wear appropriate clothes with matching shoes (no high heels for women), make sure your hair is neat, your face is fresh and clean (no heavy make ups for women), no heavy cologne for men and no heavy perfume for women, etc. Be confident, speak clearly but not yelling, be friendly, and don't give up trying until you get a job. Good luck!

Answer 6

You must always ask questions..it shows interest. Ask things like

+ What are the first projects you have for me?

+ What is the job environment like?

Answer 7

I always ask "what leadership opportunities are available both on this unit and throughout the rest of the hospital?" It shows you are interested in learning, growing and working above your job requirements.

Answer 8

always research the organization for which you're applying and ask anything that may be relevant, such as new ownership, structure. I always ask about the appraisal process, such as how I will be evaluated, and how often. Of course never ask about the money or compensation.

Answer 9

ask about benefits, scheduling procedures, Shifts available, promotion procedures, and/or whether they'll offer advancements with more schooling/training.

I'm not in medical. More like networking, I always get cocky and ask them "What can you do for me" if they ask what I can bring to the company.

Some like it, some don't.

Answer 10

Whats my prospect working here?

Whats the salary like?

Whats my career advancement?

Whats the working hours?

etc...