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| Questions for Screening the Employer |
Toward the end of an interview, you will most likely have the opportunity to ask the interviewer a few questions. It is important to be prepared with several pertinent questions to get a better feel for the company. Below is a list of effective questions:
- How is "success" measured in this position?
- What types of challenges do you foresee this position must meet in the near future?
- Can you explain what a typical workday is like?
- What are the major responsibilities required of this position?
- What is the typical career goal of someone entering in this position?
- Can I work at my own pace or is the work structured?
- How frequently do you relocate professional employees?
- Does this firm commit to ongoing training and education of its employees to ensure overall improvement of job skills?
- What is the firm's policy with regard to paying for educational tuition and fees?
- How often are performance reviews given?
- Is it possible to transfer from one division to another?
- Does this firm prefer to promote from within the ranks?
- How much exposure and contact with management is there?
- What is the average age of middle management, top management?
- What is the percentage of women (minority) managers?
- What are the commonly experienced satisfactions and frustrations of this job?
- Is it possible to move through the training program faster than average?
- How much freedom is given and discipline required of new employees?
- When can I expect to hear from you regarding this position?