Good Interview Questions
Before going into the interview, write down
several questions that you need answered. Remember never to interrupt the
interviewer as during the course of the conversation, a number of the questions
that you have may be answered. Good interview questions demonstrate that you
are interested in the organization/position. These interview questions will
also help the hiring manager determine if you are a good fit for the position.
Never ask interview questions about benefits,
salary, vacation time, or bonuses. If it is brought up by the hiring manager,
then it is OK to discuss. If not, wait until you find out if you are going to
be moving forward in the process. These types of interview questions are
focused on what the company is going to do for you. The hiring manager is more
interested in what you are going to do for the company. These types of
interview questions should be asked when you have moved far enough in the process
to know that you are getting the offer.
Good Interview Questions You Could Ask
Why is this position open?
Who are your major competitors? How do their
products compare to yours?
What kind of market share does your organization
have compared to your competitors?
How many times has this position been filled in
the last 3 or 5 years? Why is that?
What are the company’s greatest strengths?
What are the company’s greatest weaknesses?
What would you like done differently by the next
person that accepts this position?
Can you share with me the organizational structure
of the department?
How does this position fit into the overall
organization?
What is the typical day/week like for a person in
this position?
What is the corporate culture like?
What are the short/long term objectives you would
like to see completed?
What are the company’s goals for the next 5 or 10
years?
What are some of the more difficult problems this
position will have to deal with?
What type of support will this position receive in
terms of financing, co-workers, etc.?
Could you please tell me about your management
style?
What type of training does the organization
provide?
What kind of freedom would I have in determining
my work objectives and deadlines?
What are your performance benchmarks for the first
90 days, 6 months and one year?
How would you describe a successful person in this
position?
What are the three main qualities you are looking
for in a candidate?
Do you see any significant changes for the company
in the near future? Down the road?
Do you have any questions or concerns about me in
this position?
How is the person in this position evaluated?
How do I compare against other candidates you have
interviewed?
If the person in this position is successful,
where do you see this person in 3 years? 5 years?
What is the next step in the interview process?
How quickly do you hope to make a hiring decision?
When should I expect to hear from you?
How soon would you like me to start?
These are just some sample interview questions
that you may ask. We will be adding more at a later time.
Now that you have some interview questions to ask,
maybe you would like to see more information on Salary Negotiation or our
Resume How To Guide.
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