Questions to ask

Be prepared for an interview and do not be afraid to ask questions.

The more you know the better off you will be when applying for new employment. Also by asking tough questions you will demonstrate your attention to detail and your exceptional communication skills. Here are some questions you may want to consider asking in an interview.

1. Why is this position available? (If a result of termination, ask why a person was terminated.)
2. What are the two or three most important characteristics you are looking for in a candidate to satisfy this position?
3. What exactly will I be doing? Would you break the position into specific functions? Would you indicate the relative importance of each function by priority?
4. What are some of the common characteristics of employees that excel in this environment?
5. Would you please comment on your style of management and the reporting structure?
6. What is your policy and record regarding promotions from within versus parachuting to fill supervisory/ management positions?
7. What is your position regarding financial and other support of related professional education?
8. Why would a well-qualified person choose this position over similar ones in other corporations? (What is unique and different about this position?)
9. How will you measure my performance? How often?
10. Will my remuneration be tied to my performance?
11. Based on the amount of time we have discussed the company, this opportunity and my suitability for it, I find myself very interested in taking it to the next step.
12. What is your assessment of my status for the position? When could we meet again?