I know of a job that will be posted in the next month in another department of the company for which I work. I know the guy who is vacating the position. I also know of a guy who would be a well qualified applicant for the position but is not intrested for non work related reasons. I want to ask them the right questions so that I can tailor my resume and prep for a potential interview. I see these 2 guys as huge assets because they will give me honest answers and information about what is truely required for the job...information that might not be available in the "corporate" job posting/description. What questions should I ask? I want to tailor the answers to be better prepared for a potential interview, as well as make my resume more attractive.
The job is an IT support position...basic hardware break/fix with some minor networking and IT setup for presentaions.From what I see he is the IT go-to guy when something computer related malfunctions or is in need of an upgrade.
2007-10-23 03:24:18 · 3 answers · asked by new wife...old house 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
ask the guy leaving if there is a written job description of his duties. If so, tailor your resume to its format.
ask if you can cross train, what the potential for career advancement, what is their policy for allowing you to attend professional training seminars (or continuing education), will you be hired on a probationary basis - if so, how long, what is the frequency of performance reviews.
If you work for the company, you should know most of these answers already. So, only ask the intelligent questions.
2007-10-23 12:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age it really doesn't matter. Most business know high school kids get tons of help on making a resume and about 90 percent of the time their complete Bullshit. If you have a likable attitude and good social skills that mainly all you need. Cause most 17 year olds don't have tons of work experience and businesses know that.
2016-04-09 23:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the guy who is leaving why he is leaving. Also ask him the strengths and weaknesses of the position. Then you can figure out what strengths you have and how they match up to the weaknesses. You can make yourself look like the answer to their problems.
The guy who doesn't want the position won't be much help. He doesn't know the company any more than you do.
2007-10-23 12:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋