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Questions for You to Ask
Prepare questions to ask the recruiter, such as:
- What do you think are the three key skills/strengths vital to this position?
- What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share?
- Is there a lot of team project work?
- What would I be expected to accomplish in the first six months on the job? in the first year?
- What are some of the department's ongoing and anticipated special projects?
- Identify a typical career path in your organization for someone with my qualifications.
- How is an employee evaluated and promoted?
- What is the retention rate of individuals in the position for which I am interviewing?
- Tell me about your initial, as well as future training programs.
- What are the challenging facets of this job?
- What industry trends will occur in this company?
- Describe the work environment.
- What are the company's strengths and weaknesses?
- How would you describe your company's personality and management style?
- Is it company policy to promote within?
- Tell me the work history of your top management.
- What are your expectations for new hires?
- What is the overall structure of the department where this position is located?
- What qualities are you looking for in your new hires?
- What is the next step in the hiring process for this position?
- Do not ask about salary and benefits.
Practice, Practice, Practice. You only get one chance.