Interview Questions For You To Ask Employers
Interviewing is a two-way street. Obviously, the organization is
using the interview process to evaluate you and your credentials
to determine if you are a solid fit for the company's needs. But
the interview is equally important for the opportunity it
affords you to evaluate how well the company and the position
match what you are seeking. Formulating a series of well-thought
out questions in advance of the interview will not only help you
draw out pertinent information form the interviewer, but also
demonstrate your intelligence and sincere interest in the
position at hand.
The best questions are those that arise from the initial
research you will conduct of the organization while preparing
for the interview. Whenever possible, questions should be
tailored to the position and company. The following questions
will provide you with some ideas and get you started thinking
about potential interview questions you may want to consider
asking employers during the interview.
- Fit for the Position
What are the most important skills and attributes a candidate
needs to be successful in this position?
What are the characteristics of a successful employee in your
organization?
Describe the work environment.
What are the challenging facets of the job?
What would be a typical work day in this position?
What is your management style?
What is your preferred method of communicating with your team?
What is the next step in the interviewing process?
- Company Culture
How would you describe your company culture?
What is the organization structure of your department?
Who are the primary parties that you are responsible to support:
shareholders, customers, employees, etc.? How do you go about
making decisions when the needs of these groups are at odds with
each other?
- Measures for Success
What are your expectations for new employee hires within their
first 90 days on the job? Within the first six months?
How and when will my job performance be evaluated?
What metrics are used to measure whether or not you are
achieving your predetermined goals?
How will my success in this position be measured?
How is success measured in this department (or organization)?
- The Future of the Organization
What is your vision for the organization (or department) over
the next two years? Next five years?
What current major challenges are you facing as a manager?
What is the organization's biggest challenge currently?
What is the organization's competitive advantage in the
marketplace?