Be Ready with Some Questions

Questions for the interviewer should be used to uncover critical information about the position, organization and/or people. You should always have questions prepared to ask. This will show you are interested and serious about the position. *Do not bring up salary or benefits. Always let the employer bring it up first!

Position Why is this position open?	Organization Do you often promote from within?
Could you tell me a little more about the duties and responsibilities of this position?	How do you encourage employees to succeed?
What do you want to accomplish through this position?	Who do you view as your company's biggest competition?
Can you tell me what a typical day is like in this position?	What is the work environment like here?
How is success measured in this position?	What are your organizations strengths and weaknesses?
What skills do I need to succeed at this position?	Can you tell me more about the organization? Product? Co-workers?
What type of training will be provided?	Could you show me where this position fits into your organization?
What is the most challenging aspect of this job?	What are the various internal career paths for individuals starting in this position?
Could you tell me briefly about the primary people I will be interfacing with?	How do you measure the effectiveness and contributions of employees?
What problems have you seen in this position previously?	What is the company's anticipated growth or downsizing?
What are you looking for in terms of strengths/qualifications?	Are there any plans for mergers or acquisitions?
May I talk with the co-workers?	When was the last corporate reorganization?
Please describe your management style.	Please describe the corporate culture.
	How do you encourage employees to keep current in this changing market?