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This article
describes Questions you might ask.
Do You Have Any
Questions for Us?
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The right answer
is always yes, or you risk appearing uninterested. Prepare some
questions in advance, but, above all, ask questions that show a
response to what you have learned from the interviewers, and that
are lively, rather than formulaic. Some examples include:
Advancement
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Can you tell me how success in this position is
measured?
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What skills would I need to be successful in this
position?
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How do you encourage your employees to keep current
with professional developments in the field?
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Could you tell me about your training program? What
are some of the typical career paths followed by others who have
been in this position? What would be a realistic timeframe for
advancement?
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What are the opportunities for personal growth?
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What is the retention rate of people in the position
for which I am interviewing?
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Is it organizational policy to promote from within?
What is the work history of your top management?
Responsibilities
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Tell me about a typical day in this job.
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Who would I work with most closely on a day-to-day
basis?
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How often can I expect to relocate during the initial
years of employment with your organization?
Being New on the Job
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What do you consider the most challenging aspect of
this position for someone who is new to your organization?
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What does the new [job title] need to accomplished in
the next 6-12 months?
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What qualities are you looking for in your new hires?
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What are your expectations for new hires?
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Could you describe a typical first assignment?
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What are the most challenging facets of the position?
More about the
Organization
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Why is this position available?
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What are your department's major projects in
the coming year?
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What do you think are your organization's
greatest competitive strengths with clients?
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What is the overall structure of the
department where the position is located?
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What is the work environment like?
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What makes your organization different from
its competitors?
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What are your organizations strengths and
weaknesses?
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How would you describe your corporation's
personality and management style?
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Why did you join the organization? Why have
you stayed with the organization?
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