I have an interview for a job tomorrow, just wondering has anyone got any good questions I can ask them.
Thank you
2007-10-25 08:31:44 · 16 answers · asked by Hayley 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Lol thanks 'only the truth' I do actually want to get this job. Made me laugh though.
2007-10-25 08:38:50 · update #1
whats the money like
how many holidays do i get
do i get paid when i'm off sick
do i get paid smoke breaks
2007-10-25 08:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by only the truth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the general question's posted here will be answered when they tell you about the company. Before the interview research the company and it's competitors, see where the marketplace is going, Yahoo business is a great place to start, and find their stock abbreviation, there is allot of news about them. Show that you know the business, and the trends of where that type of business is going, and ask appropriate questions as to if they are also heading in that direction. In simpler terms find questions that show you know about the business, the direction it is heading, in other words you are on top of their game. Again dependent upon what field of work you are interviewing for. Myself have studied financial trends of the company, stock averages, quarterly reports, cost reductions etc for a high tech company for a management position. The end result is the more you know about that company the better prepared you are, and are able to ask questions that most applicants will not giving you the upper hand in an interview. ie you did your homework, so must really want this job. Good luck to you
2007-10-25 17:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why some people who have answered say that you shouldn't ask about money and that it makes it sound like that's all that you're into a job for. -- That's exactly why. Cuz people have to eat, and pay rent/mortgages, life costs money. It doens't make sense to not find out what the pay is only to accept the job and find out it's like $8.00 an hour when your last job you were makin like $13.00 or something. You wouldn't be able to survive. Knowing how much you would make in the position is an important question.
2007-10-25 18:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by iceyblue1986 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Have you ever prosecuted a former employee?" j/k
It depends on the position you're going after, and how much you've already been told. Don't ask about stuff they've already told you, or you'll sound like a slow learner.
In general, it is reasonable to ask questions that show you are a person who values a good working relationship, so something like "Would you say you have good, open lines of communications with your employees?" (you might not want to work for someone who is a poor communicator). Again, it depends on the level of the job, but that's one that can run the gamut.
2007-10-25 15:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by HyperDog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think reasonable questions to ask are: What benefits do they offer? This should cover everything from insurance, to time off.
What is the pay scale? This should cover starting pay, and when you can expect raises.
What are the job duties, and work hours?
Why did the previous person leave?
Although you are the one being interviewed, you have the right to know all of the details too.
2007-10-25 15:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by Heather L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main question you want to be sure to ask is "how exactly are you going to screw me over once I start working for you?"
Of course you can't really ask that, but just take a good look at the company and job description and think about how they could possibly screw you. If there is no job description, or if it is vague, run, do not walk, away.
2007-10-25 17:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask these two questions:
1 - What will my job responsibilities be?
2 - In that job title, how can I best add value to the company?
Good luck.
2007-10-25 15:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by Perplexed 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Listening is foremost. Understanding is second. Only ask questions relevent to your potential position, or the company in general. Make sure you do know about the company ahead of arrival. It looks like you are interested.
2007-10-25 15:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Prefect 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask about carrier prospect,
Pension fund
Responsibilities
Duties.
Only ask any of the above questions if nothing as been mention until the end of the interview when they ask you if there are any questions.
2007-10-25 15:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by The Rugby Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why has/did the current person who is doing the job leaving? Or is it a newly created job?
2007-10-26 03:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them how long has the company been in business....
ask them what they would expect from you
ask them if there is room for advancement in the postion you are applying for
money is ok..but i would refrain from it if possible.....makes you look like you are more there to work then just get a paycheck..
2007-10-25 15:40:18 · answer #11 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋