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THE INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
THE ONE ABOUT QUESTIONS TO ASK AN EMPLOYER
What would a typical workday look like during the first six months on the job?
Are salary adjustments based off the cost of living or job performance?
Does your company encourage further education?
How often are performance reviews given? Who gives them?
What products (or services) are in the development stage now?
Do you have plans for expansion?
What are your growth projections for next year?
Has there been any reductions in staff during the last three years?
How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
Do you offer overtime or flextime?
Is your company environmentally conscious? In what ways?
What makes your company stand out as an employer?
Is this a new position in your company?
What is the largest single concern/issue facing your staff/department/company right now?
Does your company have a promotion track/process in place? If so, what would that look like?
Does your company offer career-track programs?
What do you like best about your job/department/company?
Once the training period is complete, how much autonomy will I have in my position?
How often does your company/department hire for this particular position?
Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
What skills are especially important for someone in this position?
What characteristics do the high achievers in this company seem to share?
Is there an opportunity for team/project work? If so, how often?
Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?
Where does this position fit into the organizational structure?
How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?
What are the next steps in the hiring process? What does that time frame look like?
Can you briefly describe your training program?
Why did you decide to work for [XYZ] company?
What sort of mentorship opportunities are available?
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